Firmware Engineer

Innova Search is proudly representing an esteemed market leader within the electronics and mechanical sector. The business is widely known for its cutting-edge research and development across a wide-array of products. The business provides innovative products to a range of sectors (scientific, automotive, defence, industrial manufacturing), adhering to strict industry standards.

Role:

As Firmware Engineer, you will collaborate with the R&D team to implement the product development plan and advance the company's business objectives. You will spearhead design and engineering initiatives to support R&D Manager, ensuring that products are not only market-leading but also meet the needs and expectations of customers, as well as align with the Brand's values.

The design process will prioritise user-centred design philosophies and all products will undergo rigorous testing to guarantee the high quality and reliability customers expect.

You will take a proactive approach to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, fostering a workplace which is collaborative, industrious and successful.

Responsibilities:

• Develop robust and efficient firmware solutions that seamlessly integrate with current and future company systems for data acquisition, analysis, transmission, motion control, and user interaction
• Possess in-depth expertise in PID motor control, with demonstrable hands-on experience
• Strong proficiency in C programming, with familiarity in C++
• Capable of writing bare-metal firmware
• Extensive knowledge of STM32 Arm Cortex MCUs
• Proficient in working with STM32 peripherals, including GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and PWM
• Experience with STM32 HAL and LL APIs
• Familiarity with STM32CubeIDE and/or VS Code (other IDEs considered)
• Plan firmware development with awareness of interdependencies
• Translate design specifications into executable microcontroller code
• Verify firmware functionality through rigorous testing and debugging to ensure reliability and performance
• Proficiency in debugging using ST-Link
• Experience with Git, GitHub, or GitLab for version control
• Document firmware development through clear code comments and graphical illustrations that depict program and data flow
• Adhere to company standards for version control, release management, and procedural compliance
• Propose innovative firmware functionalities that offer competitive advantages
• Understand legacy products to incorporate relevant features into new designs when appropriate

Behaviours:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong communication skills to ensure clarity in instructions and adherence to directions
• Commitment to leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Strong organisational skills to effectively manage tasks, ensuring deadlines are met while optimising time and resources
• Proficiency in applying and sharing technical knowledge and practical techniques to resolve complex challenges
• A dedicated commitment to Health & Safety and Quality standards, with a clear understanding of their workplace impact
• Demonstrated energy, drive, and commitment to achieving personal and company-wide success
• A proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement, integrating it into all aspects of work
• A consistent customer-focused mindset, identifying, addressing, and resolving issues for both internal and external stakeholders

Experience Required:

• The perfect candidate should possess significant expertise in the Firmware field and preferably have a background in manufacturing
• A strong understanding of PID motor control, supported by demonstrable examples of previous work, is essential
• Experience with firmware for gauges would be an added advantage
• A degree or HND in an electronic, scientific, or mathematical discipline is required