Embedded Firmware Engineer (Level II) Motion Control & Robotic Systems

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Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor and drive manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

Mid-level embedded firmware engineer responsible for owning firmware modules end-to-end, delivering robust implementations, improving architecture quality, and supporting cross-functional system integration.
Responsibilities

• Lead development of robust modules for embedded systems, including:
  • State machines
  • Real-time execution loops
  • Fault management mechanisms
  • Memory management strategies
  • Configuration and parameter handling subsystems, Etc.
• Design, implement, test, and release firmware features from specification to production.
• Optimize firmware for performance, determinism, memory footprint, and reliability.
• Drive complex debugging activities and perform deep root-cause analysis.
• Review technical specifications, test procedures, and code contributions from team members.
• Support hardware bring-up and new board revisions.
• Improve firmware architecture, modularity, and maintainability.
• Contribute to process improvements (code reviews, Git workflows, documentation standards).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science (Master’s is a plus).
• 3+ years of professional embedded firmware experience.
• Strong embedded C programming skills and deep understanding of:
  • Interrupts and DMA
  • Real-time constraints
  • Low-level hardware interaction
• Proven experience with ARM Cortex microcontrollers, especially STM32. Exposure to NXP and Renesas MCUs is considered a plus.
• Strong experience with MCU peripherals (PWM/timers, ADC, communication interfaces).
• Proficiency with Git in a collaborative development environment.
• Good understanding of motor-drive fundamentals.
• Experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for timing and protocol-level validation (e.g., CAN decoding, PWM timing validation, ADC noise characterization).
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and specifications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice to Have

• Experience with industrial fieldbuses (CANopen, EtherCAT, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with bootloaders or firmware update mechanisms.
• Familiarity with static analysis tools and coding standards (e.g., MISRA).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for embedded development.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Languages

• English required

Additional Job Details

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