Firmware Engineer II
On-siteBall Ground, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Develop and sustain firmware for electro-mechanical medical devices, integrating design, prototyping, and troubleshooting to meet system specifications. Design control and power management firmware to optimize performance while writing documentation, test protocols, and reports for verification. Troubleshoot prototype defects and debug firmware on PCBA hardware using oscilloscopes and lab equipment. Perform root-cause analysis on non-conformances to implement design improvements and sustain existing solutions with bug fixes and enhancements. Conduct design reviews and support production testing across bench, factory, and field service environments. Requires BS in Engineering, two years of professional experience, and on-site availability at CAIRE's Georgia headquarters.
Required Qualifications
- BS Degree in Engineering – Computer, Electrical, or equivalent
- Minimum two years professional engineering experience, preferably in the design and manufacturing of electro-mechanical products
- Firmware or software development experience, languages may include C/C++
- Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and Office Suite programs
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and in team settings
- Sound understanding of fundamentals within software design, electrical design, circuits, embedded systems, digital communication, controls, energy consumption, PCBAs, prototyping and troubleshooting
- Ability to debug firmware running on PCBA hardware, using oscilloscope and other lab equipment
- Experience with programmable devices, such as ARM, PIC, SoC microcontrollers
- Must be able to move around the engineering lab and production floor to address production
- Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting and occasional crawling
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs., occasional heavier lifting
- Occasional pushing, pulling and handling of materials
- Very limited travel, less than 5%
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with serial communication protocols, such as RS-232, I2C, SPI, USB
- Experience with integrated Mixed Signal (analog & digital) systems and sensor integration
- Experience with control systems, such as brushless DC motor control and electro-pneumatic systems
- Experience implementing wireless solutions for Bluetooth, WIFI, and/or Cellular
- Power management optimization and smart battery experience
- Medical Device background a plus
- Understanding of production metrics and Six Sigma
- Understanding of Medical Device design control processes and associated ISO standards compliance (60601, 13485, 9001, etc.) preferred
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