New Product Development Firmware Design Engineer

Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible benefits plans

Job summary

Emerson's New Product Development team in Marshalltown, IA seeks an Embedded Software Engineer / Firmware Engineer to design and implement firmware for microcontroller‑based systems used in critical industrial applications. You will collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, low‑power solutions and support product validation and production readiness.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates and the role emphasizes safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Professional experience developing embedded software or firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++ and ability to read schematics/datasheets.
• Experience with embedded systems, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug firmware in C and C++ for microcontroller-based embedded systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
• Develop solutions that meet customer needs for high reliability industrial applications with low power constraints.
• Perform code reviews and support software quality initiatives.
• Troubleshoot firmware and embedded system issues and support validation and production readiness.
• Research and evaluate emerging embedded technologies and industry trends.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the long‑term development of Emerson's electric actuation portfolio.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded systems

_debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

RTOS

Modbus

HART

Git

Job description

Are you anEmbedded Software Engineer orFirmware Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges? Join Emerson's New Product Development team in Marshalltown, Iowa and help design innovative electric actuation platforms.

In this role, you will develop embedded software from concept through production, working closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to create innovative products used in critical industrial applications worldwide, including process automation and control systems.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Uphold Safety as our #1 Value in all that we do
• Design, develop, test, and debug firmware in C and C++ for microcontroller‑based embedded systems, including low‑level hardware interaction
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and manufacturing, and engineering teams
• Develop solutions and requirements that satisfy customer needs for high reliability industrial applications while staying withing challenging constraints such as low power
• Perform code reviews and support software quality initiatives
• Troubleshoot and resolve firmware and embedded system issues
• Support product validation, verification, and production readiness activities
• Research and evaluate emerging embedded technologies and industry trends
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the long‑term development of Emerson's electric actuation portfolio

Who You Are:

You identify and seize new opportunities and consistently look for ways to improve processes and outcomes. You are innovative and bring strong attention to detail when solving complex technical challenges. You collaborate effectively across teams, openly ask questions, and communicate clearly to ensure successful completion of projects. You adapt to changing priorities and take ownership in delivering high‑quality results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• Professional experience developing embedded software or firmware for microcontroller‑based systems
• Strong programming skills in C and C++
• Experience working with embedded systems and microcontroller‑based products
• Ability to read schematics and component datasheets
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• 5+ years of firmware or embedded software development experience
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience debugging embedded hardware and software systems
• Familiarity with source control, defect tracking, and software development lifecycle processes
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and HART
• Experience with object‑oriented design methodologies and UML
• Experience with C#
• Experience supporting products from concept through production release

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work‑life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.