Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Woburn, MA, United States
Job Summary: Hands-on Engineer responsible for developing firmware for embedded MCU’s used in electrical (PCBA/PLC based) / mechanical products. This person would work with a small team of mechanical, electrical and manufacturing engineers to bring the new product though its full product development process, which includes early concept thru production support. The candidate would be responsible for the firmware development, and would regularly work with the group’s Senior Electrical Engineer for testing and debugging of the system under development. The Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the product’s firmware meets the functional and performance requirements, while working with the team to deliver on schedule and on budget. Job Location: Woburn, MA Reports To: VP Engineering - Systems Number of Direct Reports: 0 Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide embedded software solutions for Boyd products that are robust and reliable, targeting zero defects at the time of product launch.
Ensure that communications protocols correctly interface with customer’s equipment. This includes Ethernet, SNMP, Rest API and potentially working with partners to create customized versions of these protocols for customer applications. Communications security is a key focus.
Follow established procedures; drive continuous improvement and update procedures applicable to your area as necessary.
Hands on Engineer who must be the go to person in the organization on embedded systems. Responsible for architecting an embedded control system from initial concepts, working with an EE to develop the schematic(s), developing the firmware and system testing.
Provide product support from early concept, through product development and throughout production.
The following are some typical design related activities that the candidate would be responsible for:
Work with customer’s engineering team to understand their needs / requirements, work with the customer to help them understand system options / tradeoffs.
Drive firmware related design reviews, brainstorming activities; DFMEA’s; risk assessments. Support similar overall product activities.
Analyze design options, test data, provide recommendations, choose direction
Strong emphasis placed on the team working together to find product design’s appropriate balance of cost, reliability, manufacturability and product performance
Develop, perform & drive related product qualification test activity
Support failure and root cause analysis of prototype and production level products
Candidate would interact with other Boyd product team members globally, as most programs require use of global resources within Boyd.
Travel – limited. Typically less than 5% per year. Domestic and International travel is possible.
Minimum Qualifications Education – BSEE or BSCS minimum. Willing to consider other similar education if substantial experience is impressive and directly applicable
10+ Years of hands on experience developing firmware for embedded MCUs from concept through production; hands on programming, testing, troubleshooting / debugging
5+ Years of hands on experience designing MCU based system architectures
Working experience with low speed serial communications, i.e. RS-232, I2C as well as ethernet, SNMP and rest API
Working knowledge of engineering tools:
Cross development tools for embedded MCUs
Knowledgeable / experienced in working with mixed signal oscilloscopes, DVMs etc.
Experience in designing for real world variations, tolerance stack analysis
Solid understanding of total system testing, debugging, manufacturing, low cost, high quality & reliability
Able to work independently and prioritize work based on the candidates understanding of the given overall project requirements as well as other projects within the organization
Good experience and skills in technical problem solving, analyzing system risk, identifying options, making recommendations
Daily use of Microsoft Office software
Experience / Knowledge with electro-mechanical systems a major plus.
Experience / Knowledge with sensors and PID controls a major plus. Physical Requirements The physical demands required in this position are typical of an office & laboratory environment, and are representative of those of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to hear, talk, stand, walk and sit. Work is primarily performed indoors. Occasional auto or air travel is required.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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