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Sr. Firmware Control Engineer

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Job Title: Sr. Firmware Control Engineer

Location: Waukegan, IL 60085

Duration: 12 Months (high possibility for Temp-to-Hire)

Only candidates who are U.S. , Green Card holders, or EAD holders are eligible to apply. Selected candidates will be engaged under our payroll on a W2 basis.

Sr. Firmware Control Engineer

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Position Summary: The Sr. Firmware Control Engineer will be involved in firmware development for high-performance uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and power management products used in various applications, including medical, semiconductor manufacturing, flight simulation, imaging, audio/video, and retail. The position will be part of a multi-disciplined engineering team in Waukegan, IL. We are looking for motivated professionals with strong skills in firmware development and excellent communication skills.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: • Participate in tasks related to new product development including planning, task estimation, design, programming, unit testing, peer review, integration and release. • Design and implement the inverter and battery charger for UPS systems. • Analyze and modify existing firmware as it relates to product enhancements and bug fixes. • Collaborate with a multi-discipline engineering team (software, hardware, and test) to define requirements between hardware and embedded software subsystems. • Participate and lead design and code reviews.

Minimum Requirements: • A minimum of 5 years of firmware control engineering experience • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering field. • Proven experience in embedded systems design with DC/AC inverters. • Experience with Texas Instruments C2000 series focusing on real-time control, inverters or motor drives, and system-level integration of control and communication subsystems. • Experience with Matlab/Simulink is required. • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and component data sheets. • Experience with CAN and RS485 communications is a plus. • Experience with I2C and SPI communication protocols. • Strong documentation and writing skills. • Experience with Git source code control and Jira project management platform. • Experience with systems using Lithium Battery management is a plus. • Experience with electronic circuit design is a plus. • Working knowledge of power electronics design is a plus.