Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets.
Responsible for firmware development and sustaining about power conversion products from initial customer proposal through production launch for the power quality market..
Embedded code development, maintenance, validation and release following a structured engineering process to assure product quality and reliability.
Troubleshoot/ debug embedded code and track software and operational “bugs” to closure.
Perform design verification/ validation testing on test and product platforms.
Develop supporting engineering documentation including software requirements specification, software behavior specification, software release notice, design verification test plan and report, communication protocol compliance specification, product configuration specification, user interface specification.
Participate firmware and functional design reviews at various product development stages.
• Courses in Real Time Operating Systems, Communications Techniques, Control Theory, Structured Analysis/ Design and Power Electronics is plus.
• Experience with C, C++, and the embedded processors assembly language is required.
• Experience programming DSP processors, TI fixed-point processors. Must have experience with microcontroller peripherals including PWM, A->D, and D->A converters, PLD’s, and Flash memory.
• Understanding of SNMP, USB, TCP/IP communications protocols a plus.
• Understanding of single-phase and three-phase power systems and power distribution.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret the behavior of electronic systems.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot analog and digital control circuitry is a plus.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor as well as a team member on new product development projects.
• Ability to lead one small firmware team and coach team member daily.
• Good writing and oral English skill.
At Eaton, we don’t just want to offer you a job, but a journey and experience. Our goal is to give you the space to find that sweet spot where your passion meets purpose.
Skills Required
- Experience with C, C++, and embedded processor assembly language
- Experience programming DSP processors and TI fixed-point processors
- Experience with microcontroller peripherals, including PWM, A/D and D/A converters, PLDs, and Flash memory
- Understanding of single-phase and three-phase power systems and power distribution
- Ability to read schematics and interpret electronic system behavior
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on new product development projects
- Ability to lead a small firmware team and coach team members
- Good written and oral English skills
- Coursework in real-time operating systems, communications techniques, control theory, structured analysis/design, and power electronics
- Understanding of SNMP, USB, and TCP/IP communication protocols
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot analog and digital control circuitry
Eaton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and company‑paid disability, with HSAs/HRAs and wellness programs enhancing access and support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching alongside additional retirement contributions, with some sites also featuring pension and profit‑sharing components.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents, childbirth leave via short‑term disability for birth mothers, adoption benefits, and subsidized backup care signal strong family‑focused support.
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What We Do
Planes. Hospitals. Factories. Data centers. Vehicles. The electrical grid. These are things people depend on every day. And the companies behind them depend on Eaton to solve some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet. Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 92,000 employees.
Why Work With Us
At Eaton, we make what matters work—creating exciting new power management technologies that keep the world moving every day. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals can reach their full potential—and where they help us reach ours.
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