Firmware Equipment Engineer

Dymax; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 107,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dymax, based in Torrington, CT, seeks an experienced Firmware Equipment Engineer to develop robust embedded firmware for our light-curable adhesive and curing equipment. You will translate customer needs into firmware requirements, implement real-time controls, and support NPI through Stage-Gate processes.

You will work with Electrical, Mechanical, Product, Test, Operations, and Service teams to bring new platforms from concept to release, ensuring test data, documentation, and traceability are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 10+ years in embedded firmware with shipped releases in electromechanical products.
• Strong C/C++ programming with RT controls, drivers, bootloaders, and GUI fundamentals.
• Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, Ethernet/IP.
• Linux knowledge for embedded applications.
• Experience with Microcontroller ecosystems (e.g., Microchip/MPLAB, NXP).
• Familiarity with SDLC, NPI Stage-Gate, verification and regression testing.
• IoT concepts and embedded web development experience.
• JD Edwards E1 experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C/C++ firmware and real-time controls for equipment platforms.
• Prototype, bench validate, and perform hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Create and maintain design notes, diagrams, and release documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, product, test, operations, and service teams.
• Plan firmware verification, write test cases, and run regression tests.
• Maintain version control and reproducible releases; support SDLC practices.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded firmware

RT controls

Comm protocols

Linux embedded

SDLC & NPI

Cross-functional comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

MPLAB X

NXP platforms

JD Edwards E1

Job description

We are only accepting applications through verified recruitment websites listing our job postings (i.e. LinkedIn, Workable, Indeed, etc). Dymax will only contact potential candidates from email addresses in @dymax.com.

About Us

Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. Dymax is globally recognized as a pioneer in the development of light-curable adhesives and curing equipment. Today, our expansive portfolio of innovative adhesives, coatings, and maskants are supported by dispense solutions and cutting-edge UV and LED light-curing equipment. Unlike our competitors who supplying standard products, Dymax focuses on the customer experience by tailoring solutions that help customers lower costs, reduce their carbon footprint, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. Our focus on being a customer intimate organization has led us to where we are today: a rapidly expanding force within our industry, an innovative product portfolio, extraordinary employees, and a bright future based on creating quality offerings with a dedication to business growth.

Why this job is a big deal

We're seeking a hands-on, highly experienced, and technically driven individual to join our talented team as our Firmware Equipment Engineer. In this role, you will develop robust, maintainable embedded firmware that supports reliable and on-time equipment launches. You will translate customer and system needs into clear firmware requirements, develop real-time controls and interfaces, support New Product Introduction (NPI) through the Stage-Gate process, and ensure product readiness through rigorous testing and documentation. Firmware Engineer Global. You'll work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Product, Test, Operations, and Service teams to bring new equipment platforms from concept through successful release.

What will you get to do?

Develop Reliable Embedded Firmware

• Translate product and customer needs into clear firmware requirements, interfaces, behaviors, performance limits, and acceptance criteria
• Develop embedded C/C++ firmware, drivers, communication protocols, and real-time controls for equipment platforms and product variants
• Apply defensive design practices, watchdogs, and other techniques to meet required timing, safety, reliability, and performance expectations
• Maintain clear, version-controlled specifications that support product design, verification, and release.

Prototype, Test & Validate

• Accelerate equipment bring-up through prototyping, bench validation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Instrument boards and collect reproducible test data using scopes, analyzers, and other engineering tools
• Troubleshoot integration issues and reconcile test results against models, requirements, and specifications
• Plan firmware verification, develop test cases, and execute regression and system-level testing
• Provide traceable test results, logs, and issue-closure documentation to demonstrate readiness throughout the NPI Stage-Gate process.

Integrate Firmware & Equipment Systems

• Collaborate with engineering partners on schematics, pinouts, timing, and system interfaces
• Validate communications and interfaces including Ethernet, SPI, I²C, UART, RS-485, and Ethernet/IP
• Support integration with electronics, motion controls, I/O, and networked machine-to-machine systems
• Confirm signal integrity, EMC robustness, and fail-safe behaviors under normal and edge-case operating conditions.
• Support disciplined Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices, including requirements traceability, code reviews, static analysis, and continuous integration
• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests to improve firmware quality and prevent regressions
• Maintain disciplined branching, configuration control, and release practices
• Create technical documentation including design notes, state diagrams, communication specifications, UI specifications, and release notes
• Maintain source code, builds, and binaries using version control and tagged, reproducible releases.

Drive Cross-Functional Execution

• Partner with Electrical, Mechanical, Product, Test, Operations, and Service teams throughout product development and launch
• Coordinate cross-functional handoffs and priorities to keep development schedules on track
• Triage defects by establishing clear priorities, ownership, and next steps
• Communicate technical risks, decisions, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Help ensure equipment builds and launches remain on time and meet established specifications.

What Success Looks Like

• Embedded firmware is reliable, maintainable, and ready to support successful equipment launches
• Firmware requirements, specifications, test results, and release documentation are clear, traceable, and complete
• Hardware and firmware integration issues are identified and resolved early in the development process
• Verification and validation activities provide objective evidence that products meet established requirementsSoftware development practices reduce defects and prevent regressions across product releases
• Cross-functional engineering teams have clear visibility into technical risks, priorities, and decisions

Requirements

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field; an advanced degree is preferred
• 10+ years of experience developing embedded firmware with shipped releases in electromechanical products
• Strong C/C++ programming experience and knowledge of real-time control, drivers, bootloaders, and GUI fundamentals
• Experience with communication protocols and interfaces including SPI, I²C, UART, RS-485, and Ethernet/IP
• Working knowledge of Linux for embedded applications
• Experience with common microcontroller ecosystems, such as Microchip/MPLAB, NXP, or similar platforms
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices, NPI Stage-Gate processes, verification planning, and regression testing
• Familiarity with Internet of Things (IoT) concepts and implementations
• Experience with webpage development for embedded applications
• Experience working with ERP systems; JD Edwards E1 experience is preferred
• Hands-on, organized, and disciplined approach to managing priorities and timelines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Salary: $107,000-$154,000

Benefits

Dymax offers its employees:

• Attractive salaries
• Personal growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits packages that include:
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - effective date of hire
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free uniforms and footwear
• Training & Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources

Dymax takes the compensation of its employees very seriously and considers several factors when determining the total compensation package including but not limited to location, market range, skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Dymax salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range. The range listed is just one component of Dymax's total compensation packages for employees.

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Dymax provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, domestic violence status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.