We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor 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.
RoboteQ is an international company, a subsidiary of Nidec Motor Corporation, a renowned maker of Motor Controllers and Navigation Sensors for Mobile Robots, Industrial Automation, and Electrification of off-road Vehicles.
We are pleased to announce an opportunity for an Embedded Firmware Engineer based near Athens, Greece.
Job Description
In this role as Firmware Engineer, you will be working with a highly motivated team to bring to market innovative solutions for customers in the AGV, Robotics and Industrial Automation Markets. Key aspects for this role will be to develop, test, maintain, and document new firmware algorithms to support our platform products.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Perform ARM Microcontroller firmware implementation or modify existing firmware to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces, improve performance or optimize implementation.
- Provide technical documentation for the design, implementation, and testing of the firmware.
- Produce and review technical documents, specifications, and test procedures.
- Create and execute functional test setups.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
- 3+ years’ experience programming Microcontroller Peripherals such as GPIO, timers, USARTs, CAN, I2C, SPI, etc. especially with ARM Cortex (STM32 and NXP) microprocessors.
- Proficient in C programming, Integrated Development Environments, firmware versioning tools (GIT), and test tools.
- Experience in motor drive techniques for PMAC, AC Induction, IPM Motors is considered a plus.
- Knowledge of communication Fieldbuses: CANOpen, UDS, EtherCAT, Profinet, EthernetIP, etc is considered a plus.
- Familiarity with industrial standards like IEC 61508, ISO 26262, etc. is considered a plus.
- Solid background in Electricity and Electronics.
- English language: good speaking and writing level.
- Good communication skills, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn.
Additional Job Details
Location: Markopoulo, Attica, Greece, 19003
Reference: RQ-EFE2401
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
What We Do
With a pedigree dating back more than a century, Nidec Motor Corporation (NMC) is a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. The NMC product line features a full line of U.S. MOTORS® brand 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.
