Firmware Engineer (Industrial Automation)

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Helmond, NLD
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Energy • Automation
The Role
Develop and maintain embedded firmware for Industrial Automation products, collaborating on fieldbus implementations and MCU peripheral configuration in an R&D environment.
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Company Description

Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 7 consecutive years.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.delta-emea.com  

Job Description

As a Firmware Engineer, you will play a key role in developing high-performance embedded firmware solutions for advanced Industrial Automation products. You will contribute to fieldbus implementations (EtherCAT, PROFINET, and OPC UA FX), FreeRTOS integration, MCU peripheral configuration, and next-generation industrial automation technologies in a dynamic international R&D environment.

You will collaborate closely with experienced firmware, hardware, and system engineers on the full product lifecycle — from design and implementation to testing, optimization, and maintenance. This position is also open to recent graduates who have relevant academic projects, internships, or hands-on experience in embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for Industrial Automation products
  • Implement and support industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC UA FX)
  • Configure and optimize MCU peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC, PWM, DMA, etc.)
  • Perform firmware debugging, testing, validation, and performance optimization
  • Collaborate with hardware and system engineers on firmware development throughout the product development cycle
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain clear, modular firmware documentation
  • Continuously improve firmware reliability, maintainability, and real-time performance
  • Contribute to the development and optimization of firmware functions for servo drive technologies

Qualifications

  • Master degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • Solid experience in embedded firmware development (recent graduates with strong projects/internships are welcome)
  • Good proficiency in embedded C/C++
  • Basic understanding of microcontrollers and real-time embedded systems
  • Familiarity with RTOS concepts (FreeRTOS experience is a plus)
  • Understanding of common communication protocols and embedded interfaces
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
  • Strong willingness to learn and grow within Industrial Automation technologies

Additional Information

Nice to Have

  • Genuine passion and strong interest in industrial automation and servo drive technologies
  • Familiarity with debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)
  • Knowledge of AI and related implementation experience (a big plus

Skills Required

  • Master degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • Solid experience in embedded firmware development
  • Good proficiency in embedded C/C++
  • Basic understanding of microcontrollers and real-time embedded systems
  • Familiarity with RTOS concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
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The Company
Fremont, California
559 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across five continents. Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.

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