Firmware Engineer

Nordson Advanced Technology (International) Pte Ltd; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Test & Inspection is seeking a Senior Embedded/Firmware Engineer to lead firmware development across WaferSense sensors and 3D MRS systems. You will drive architecture, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes autonomy, project leadership, and delivering robust embedded solutions in a production environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or similar).
• 2+ years developing applications on custom electronic hardware.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming on embedded systems.
• Strong electrical background; reading schematics and datasheets; using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software for sensor projects including new product development.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering to debug PCBAs using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Work with Software Engineering to develop PC applications to control sensors.
• Contribute to hardware/software architectures that maximize reuse and minimize maintenance.
• Document firmware architecture and communications interfaces.
• Design, implement, and maintain unit and stress tests for embedded software validation.
• Act as SME for embedded software on production sensors; design solutions for field challenges.
• Mentor less experienced embedded software engineers and interns; assign tasks and review work.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Schematic reading

Oscilloscopes

Yocto/Bitbake

U-Boot

Git

Python Bash

Wireless (BT/Wi‑Fi)

Education

BS in CS or EE

Tools

Git

Yocto/Bitbake

U-Boot

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary

Nordson is a global leader in high-precision sensor technology in the areas of 3D machine vision and semiconductor process measurement. Our sensors are deployed in electronics and semiconductor factories across the planet. The device you are using to read this notice most likely contains integrated circuits inspected by our sensors during their manufacture. Our products are a tight integration of optics, electronics, embedded and application software, and algorithms. A Senior Embedded/Firmware Engineer is responsible for the implementation of firmware for Nordson WaferSense and 3D MRS sensors. A Senior Embedded/Firmware Engineer has an elevated level of autonomy and leads projects from a high level. The Senior Embedded/Firmware engineer develops and maintains the firmware across a wide variety of WaferSense sensors and the 3D MRS coordinating timing and data across multiple cameras, LEDs and Digital Mirror Devices.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software for various sensor projects including new product development.
• Work closely with Electrical Engineering to debug and troubleshoot PCBAs, utilizing electronics troubleshooting tools such as logic and protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Work closely with Software Engineering as they develop PC applications to control the sensors.
• Contribute to the creation and championing of hardware and software architectures that maximize reuse and minimize required maintenance across products.
• Document firmware architecture and communications interfaces.
• Design, implement, and maintain unit and stress tests for the validation of embedded software.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for the embedded software on production sensors, including designing and implementing solutions to challenges found in the field.
• Mentor less experienced embedded software engineers and interns, including identifying suitable tasks, providing training as needed, and regularly reviewing their work.

Education and Experience Requirements

• BS Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or similar).
• 2+ years developing applications on custom electronic hardware.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming on embedded systems.
• Strong electrical background and proficiency in reading electronic schematics and component datasheets and using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to examine electronics.
• Working with multi-discipline engineering teams throughout all phases of development.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Embedded Linux development using Yocto and Bitbake, including driver development, integrating patches, Bitbake layer and recipe generation, and U-Boot.
• Real time firmware for micro-processors using SPI, I2C, UART, and SDIO to communicate with peripheral sensor IC’s.
• Wireless communication protocols Bluetooth classic and Wi-Fi (TCP/IP).
• Wired communication over USB and Ethernet.
• Image processing and other digital signal processing in an embedded environment.
• Scripting languages like Bash and Python.
• Git version control.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate.

Travel Required

None

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace,

About Nordson Test & Inspection

Nordson Test & Inspection manufactures world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems to ensure electronic products are built to meet the highest standards. We use X-ray inspection, acoustic imaging, and optical inspection technologies to create testing systems that enable the identification of even the smallest defects at high resolution.

By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Test & Inspection is a global team that works to create machines and systems that improve the manufacturing process for a wide range of industries, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, energy, lighting, and medical.

We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Test & Inspection. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more.

We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career. At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics.

Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.