Firmware Engineer

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

 Job Summary

Responsible for firmware design and development on a variety of products and systems, focused primarily on motion control applications.  In addition to motion/motor control, embedded system design responsibilities can also include power conversion and power control/management applications.  Responsible for system integration and test activities.  Project assignments can cover full product life cycle, including requirement derivation, conceptual design, detailed design, prototyping, integration and test, transition into MFG, and product sustainment.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Firmware development for advanced motion control and power generation systems
• Requirement derivation for embedded code development, integration and test
• Control system design and analysis, applied to motion control and power management applications
• Collaboration with the engineering team to advance drive and motor efficiencies
• Contribution to technical planning for future product and/or custom application architecture
• Participation in Trust Automation’s design and development processes, including design and peer reviews
• Contribute to project success by meeting deliverables on schedule and within budget
• Assist Program Managers and Trust VPs with project/program planning, including specification of system application solutions, task prioritization, and risk mitigation
• Assist with customer interaction and perform product and system demonstrations as needed
• Sustainment and improvement of existing hardware/software
  • Interface with customers to document bugs and new features
  • Develop code, test changes, and release updates to customers
  • Create and conduct regression testing prior to release

Position Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
  • Embedded systems/firmware design experience
  • Embedded programming skills in C, C++, and/or assembly
  • Able to read a schematic diagram
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot system and circuit level issues
• Ability to adapt to coding standards, workflows, and peer reviews in order to leverage and enhance existing code base
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Familiarity with communication interfaces/protocols: SPI, I2C, Modbus, USB, CAN, RS232/RS422/RS485, Ethernet, EtherCAT
• Closed-loop control of motor torque, speed, and position experience preferred
• Control system design and analysis experience (i.e. - PID control theory) preferred
• FPGA/Programmable Logic design experience preferred
• Familiarity with agile development processes preferred
• Awareness of the varied functions necessary to design and manufacture advanced products (Mechatronics, Digital and Analog Circuits, Materials, Integration, Documentation, etc…)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work effectively with teammates and management

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information
Pay scale for this position - $115,764.00- $120,000.00 annually