Who are we?
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are currently seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team in Castel Guelfo (BO), Italy!
This position is in charge to design, analyze and troubleshoot firmware code (IC embedded code), contributes to code reviews and team performance improvement. Read and understands the diagram of hardware and embedded system. Define the tests to validate the firmware design and write proper documentation. Motivate the team members and guarantee the correct flow of information to avoid misunderstanding and lack of clarity. Provide technical support in case the customer requires. Analyze specific applications providing active support and service.
What kind of work will you be doing?
- Works with the Firmware team to design, analyze and troubleshoot software for functions allocated, understands the working principle of hardware.
- Provide the firmware test specification and support during the life of the product.
- Works with the tech-support team to solve problems in field.
- Cooperate with other engineering functions during the definition of the product specification.
- Support the testing team for the definition of the test plan and review the test results.
- Produce technical documentation in line with the process requirements such as drawings, component specification.
What will make you successful?
- Excellent planning and communication skills are required.
- Key skills: 3 years or more of experience of C language based on DSP real time system architecture, Git/Git Lab and Tortoise SVN, DSP/MCU architecture, preferably TI oriented
- Good knowledge: Can Bus, I2C, Spi and Serial protocol communication, PWM and ADC Converter, familiarity with laboratory instruments (multimeter, oscilloscope, power meter), electronic power converter
- Preferred: Implementation of control algorithms using Simulink/Matlab, PID regulator, Clarke and Park transforms, Digital filtering, Hardware in the loop
- University master degree in Software/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
- 3 years or more of experience in equivalent areas (e.g., UPS, Inverter, Power converter or low voltage electrical distribution) is a plus.
- Good knowledge of the PLM (Product Life Cycle management) and processes.
- Good team working attitude and communication.
- Customer oriented and availability to travel.
- Good English language knowledge.
If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
The anticipated salary range for this role in the Castel Guelfo (BO), Italy locality is between 41.000€ to 52.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.
The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria
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If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
About the TeamSkills Required
- Experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting embedded/IC firmware
- Good knowledge of C/C++
- Knowledge of version control systems
- Knowledge of DSP architecture
- TI (Texas Instruments) DSP experience
- University degree or technical diploma in Software Engineering or equivalent
- Good knowledge of PLM (Product Life Cycle Management) and processes
- Excellent planning and communication skills
- Good English language knowledge
- Customer-oriented with availability to travel
- Experience in UPS, power converters, or low-voltage electrical distribution
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; employer will not provide visa sponsorship
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertiv.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
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What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
