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Advanced Energy Senior Firmware Engineer in Wilmington, Massachusetts
Senior Firmware Engineer
ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Firmware Engineer will design, modify, and evaluate embedded software, and/or programmable logic and/or electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices. You will perform engineering work in basic and applied research, development, and/or design of new products and/or sustaining of existing products. Future possibilities may include electrical design and FPGA work if there is talent and interest.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in all phases of the Firmware development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of all products.
Responsible for research, design, and development of computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development.
Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application.
Demonstrates and applies comprehensive knowledge of power electronics and controls design to the successful completion of complex projects
Works closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation.
Contributes to determining, estimating, and validating the cost and scope of software efforts to ensure software performed meets program cost, schedule, and technical constraints.
Develop C++ Applications on embedded Systems including FPGAs and SOCs.
Implement assigned projects and project tasks to provide software engineering solutions including software design, documentation, verification and validation, used in evaluating, testing and processing high fidelity data acquisition systems.
Implement advanced software development techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture
Participate in on-going code reviews to improve software stability and maintainability of an aging code base
Perform technical review, design analysis, development and selection of hardware and mission critical computer software.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Location: Wilmington, MA; Some domestic and international travel may be required
Environment: Standard office environment, possible interaction through a production factory environment; uses electronic equipment and can work with high voltage
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and unmatched responsiveness to all work requests and customer deadlines.
Demonstrates a consistent, dependable work effort and accepts accountability for one’s actions
Completes assigned tasks within specified time limits.
Helps promote a cohesive and cooperative work group.
Understands safety regulations, takes proper care of equipment, and acts in a safe manner.
Strong communication skills, ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
Capability to respond quickly, decisively, and professionally to changing requirements
Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities
Good analytical and problem-solving tools
Good interpersonal skills. Capable of team building (external & internal) to drive cross-functional collaboration
Strong priority setting skills, desire to meet project, tasks, and/or assignment deadlines
Can work with minimal supervision, with ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
EXPERIENCE:
Essential
Proven working minimum 6 years of valid experience in embedded firmware/software engineering
Background in Power Electronics and/or Power Conversion disciplines
Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
Solid programming experience in C or C++ Proven experience in digital control of feedback systems
Proven experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time algorithms and operating systems
Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, unit code testing and peer review
Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces and hardware subsystems
Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
Desirable
Advanced Degree in Engineering or Physics
Knowledge of a scripting language (Python, Matlab)
Knowledge of RF Power Design
Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and algorithm development experience. (Digital PLLs, Digital Filters, Array Processing, etc)
Programming experience in Visual Basic environment
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
Experience in medical device firmware and/or designing in compliance with IEC 62304 an advantage
Experience in various forms of industrial communication protocols an advantage
VHDL and / or Verilog programming
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
COMPENSATION:
As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 per year.
BENEFITS:
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
Short and long-term disability and life insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
8 hours of paid volunteer time off
8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
Company matched 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com