Embedded Firmware Engineer

Company Description

Brooks Instrument is an industry leader in flow measurement and flow control products for critical applications, and a division of ITW (A Fortune 200 Company) is seeking candidates for an Embedded Firmware Engineer. This highly visible position will be based out of our headquarters facility in Hatfield, PA (Suburban Philadelphia). In addition to our Pennsylvania operations, Brooks maintains manufacturing locations in, Hungary, and Korea. The Company also maintains sales offices throughout the world. Our products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: life sciences, chemicals, semiconductor, analytical instruments, nuclear, and solar cells.

Job Description

Basic Function

The Embedded Firmware Development Engineer is responsible for the designing, implementation, and maintenance of real-time embedded software that controls the Brooks Instrument state-of-the-art products. The successful candidate must posses a strong background in embedded coding with ARM processors and a proven track record in the development of PID (proportional-integral-derivative) control loop applications, as well as experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain firmware for ARM processors.
• Design and implement PID control loop applications for precision control systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and integrate firmware with hardware components.
• Develop and integrate real-time firmware using RTOS to meet strict timing requirements.
• Perform debugging, testing, and troubleshooting of firmware code.
• Evaluate firmware for adherence to system requirements to validate firmware performance, functionality, and quality.
• Work with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and provide firmware solutions that meet project objectives.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies and apply them to improve the firmware development processes.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Practical knowledge of embedded design development tools and industry best practices for code development, documentation, and test.

• Strong understanding of PID control algorithms and their practical application.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and methods.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of embedded electronics including analog, digital and firmware aspects.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, CIP, Profibus, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Working knowledge of requirements management, change management, and configuration management tools.
• Ability to read schematics and component datasheets.
• Ability to take on multiple concurrent assignments under minimal supervision.
• Self-starter with initiative and drive to develop high quality code within the time and budget constraints of the project.
• Strong interpersonal skills, desire to learn, and an effective team player in a global environment.
• Ability to follow all safety procedures.

Education and Experience

• BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related Engineering degree required, MS degree preferred.
• 5 years of industry experience developing complex embedded software systems programming in C and/or C++ required, other programming languages a plus.
• Experience with ARM microcontrollers and real-time operating systems required.
• Experience with System Engineering and modeling a plus (MatLab/Simulink/Embedded Coder).
• Experience with mass flow control systems and/or other control systems highly desirable

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K plan with generous company match
• Vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement program
• Flexible spending accounts

The opportunity to join a well-established (70 + years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace.

Please visit our website: http://www.brooksinstrument.com/

ITW Company Overview

ITW was built on innovation and the strength of new ideas. These values have helped us expand into multiple platforms in nearly 60 countries. But at each of our businesses, the independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate remain strong. It’s the highly talented people at ITW businesses all over the world who drive our success through new products and customer driven solutions. Together, we are ITW—a Fortune 200 company that has prospered for 100 years, and changed the way people live and work, all over the world.

Brooks Instrument is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without required to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.