Firmware Test Engineering Manager

TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness facilities

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Firmware Test Engineering Manager to lead test strategies for firmware across mid to high complexity. You will guide a medium-size team of engineers and partner with hardware design and cross-functional groups to translate requirements into testable plans.

You will drive agile processes, advance automated testing and CI/CD, and communicate risks and milestones to senior leadership. A strong embedded systems background is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of verification/validation testing, hardware in the loop (HIL) testing, embedded systems or PCBA design.
• Ability to read schematics and data sheets; understand interaction of firmware and electronics.
• Proficient with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, e-loads, data acquisition systems, multimeters, power analyzers).
• Experience with National Instruments hardware, Test Stand, and LabVIEW for automated testing.
• Experience using Python, C#, or C/C++ to create automated tests.
• Leadership across the software/hardware development lifecycle.
• 3+ years of leadership or project management experience.
• Familiar with configuration management, defect tracking and peer reviews.
• DevOps, automated testing, CI/CD experience.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, independent judgment, and communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Exposure to bare-metal firmware design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, execution, and troubleshooting of test procedures for firmware features and subsystems.
• Lead the design, review, and refinement of engineering requirements for test needs.
• Lead peer-review of test designs and automation; develop test plans for firmware delivery.
• Lead agile project teams through the new product development process.
• Drive continuous improvement of test development and CI/CD adoption.
• Champion experiments using simulations to draw concise conclusions from data.
• Frame risks and opportunities to senior leadership; communicate across teams.
• Drive urgency in schedules and ensure adherence to Milwaukee Tool processes.

Skills

Verification/validation testing

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing

Embedded systems

PCBA design

Schematics & datasheets

Digital circuits understanding

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Data acquisition systems

Multimeters

Power analyzers

NI hardware

Test Stand

LabVIEW

Python

C#

C/C++

Software development lifecycle

Leadership

Project management

Version control

DevOps

CI/CD

Testing methodologies

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

e-loads

Data acquisition systems

Multimeters

Power analyzers

NI hardware

Test Stand

LabVIEW

Python

C#

C/C++

Job description

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence. Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE.

Firmware Test Engineering Manager

The Firmware Test Engineering Manager will be a technical lead in the development and execution of test strategies for new firmware architectures, applications, components, and libraries to ensure on-time delivery and requirements are met. You will also lead a medium size team of engineers to support the testing of embedded systems. You will interface with electronic hardware design and other cross-functional teams to understand system design requirements and translate them into testable requirements. You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: Lead the design, development, execution, and troubleshooting efforts for test procedures related to firmware features, applications, and subsystems of mid to high level complexity. Lead the design, review, and refinement of engineering requirements for test needs. Lead peer-review of test designs and automation. Develop test plans and drive consensus to enable the delivery of firmware that meets all requirements by testing. Lead agile project teams through the new product development process. Drive continuous improvement efforts of test development. Champion experiments using simulations and other methods to draw concise, logical conclusions by analyzing data. Use agile methods to break down tasks, assign work, provide estimates, drive critical milestones, and track progress to ensure adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool’s processes. Lead technical meetings, develop, and give formal technical presentations, and lead a small technical team. Quickly, effectively, and candidly frame‑up and elevate business risks/opportunities to senior leadership. Effectively communicate and motivate up, down and across the organization to a diverse range of technical and non-technical team members. Drive urgency in project schedules and accountability for establishing and achieving key project metrics that meet the organization’s needs.

Tools you’ll bring with you

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with verification/validation testing, hardware in the loop (HIL) testing, embedded systems and/or PCBA design.
• Ability to read schematics and component data sheets, along with a proficient understanding of digital circuits to understand the interaction between firmware and electronics.
• Proficient in using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, e-loads, data acquisition systems, multimeters, power analyzers, etc.
• Experience with National Instrument hardware, Test Stand, and/or LabView for automated testing (Development or Execution).
• Experience using a scripting language (Python, C#, or C/C++ etc.) to create automated tests.
• Practical experience leading through all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• 3+ years of leadership or project management experience with demonstrated ability to partner across discipline and organizational boundaries to develop and execute project plans.
• Proficient using tools required for software configuration management, requirements management, defect tracking, and peer review.
• Practical experience with DevOps, automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Good understanding of various testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement, and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, and process oriented.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to travel up to 10% (Domestic and International).

Other tools we prefer you to have

• Exposure to bare-metal firmware design.

Perks and benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety.

Milwaukee Tool is known for their world-leading M12, M18, and MX FUEL cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT Modular Storage Products.

Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.