Lead Firmware Engineer
Emerson Electric Co.3 months ago
Pune, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, enhance, and optimize embedded firmware for industrial electric actuators.
- Troubleshoot firmware issues and perform root-cause analysis.
- Apply standard processes for code development, secure coding, reuse, portability, documentation, and bug tracking.
- Lead code reviews to improve code quality and maintainability.
- Translate technical requirements into solutions and manage product requirements, backlogs, and user stories.
- Facilitate sprint planning, track sprint progress, and manage stakeholder communication.
- Lead and mentor a small team of developers and test engineers.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate firmware development projects to meet deadlines.
- Collaborate with the Global Engineering Manager and global engineering teams to drive timely project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware design, development, and troubleshooting.
- 2+ years of experience managing small teams.
- Experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers or microprocessors.
- Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems.
- Experience implementing industrial protocols such as HART, Modbus, Profibus, and FF.
- Experience with low-level firmware for Ethernet, USB, I2C, SPI, UART, and displays.
- Experience developing products with cybersecurity aligned to IEC 62443.
- Experience developing firmware based on RTOS.
- Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred: master’s degree in electronics engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Preferred: experience with Keil and IAR Embedded Workbench.
- Preferred: familiarity with IEC 61508 and SIL2 firmware development.
- Preferred: familiarity with the European Union Cyber Resilience Act.
- Preferred: experience with Bluetooth, Modbus TCP/IP, and Ethernet/IP.
- Preferred: experience in global engineering environments, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, industrial automation, or control systems.
About Emerson Electric Co.
Emerson Electric Co. builds industrial automation hardware and software for manufacturers, energy and utilities, and other process-intensive industries. Its portfolio includes Fisher control valves, DeltaV and Ovation control systems, Rosemount measurement and sensing, and lifecycle services, with software partnerships and holdings such as AspenTech. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, it is a public company (NYSE: EMR) serving markets like energy, chemicals, life sciences, power, and food and beverage.