Firmware Softwaer Engineer

General Requirements

Function as an integral member of a product and process team for the development, manufacture, sales, marketing, distribution and service of Altergy's fuel cell products. Emphasis is on the simultaneous design of product and the manufacturing processes required to build them. Experience or familiarity with product and process engineering functions to create mass produced, high quality, low cost products and services, including; product design and analysis, manufacturing process design and analysis, process control, production and automation equipment design, fabrication, and use, producibility, integrated product quality, product testing, sustaining engineering, and materials management, is highly desired, as are CAD/CAM, Solid Modeling and CAE Analysis skills/experience.

Working knowledge of World Class Manufacturing processes and techniques, Operations Excellence practices, Continuous Product and Process Improvement, variability reduction techniques, Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), Demand Flow Manufacturing (DFT or TPS) and integrated operating systems is helpful.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and utilize progressive people skills, as well as compliance with all company policies, procedures, and directives, existing and future, is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop control software/ firmware for the highest quality design and manufacturing products
• Assist in the design of electronic circuits, including printed circuit board design and schematic concepts
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, present oral, written reports and reviews.
• Check and evaluate models, drawings, and BM’s as required
• Ensure that product/ system control software/ firmware meet the appropriate safety and performance standards such as UL, C.S.A., F.C.C., or other agency testing
• Attend and participate in standard committees related to assigned projects and technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (BSEE or BSCE), MS preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in written application software using assembly code and higher languages such as "C"
• Experience with industrial, commercial and residential electrical distribution products/systems or wiring devices is preferred.
• Experience with design and manufacture of high volume consumer electronics a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical/ electronic design, printed circuit boards and schematic is required.
• Must be able to take ownership of assigned tasks and project schedules.
• Must be creative, resourceful, able to think independently, and provide leadership on projects.