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Senior Firmware Engineer
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Rockwell Automation
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees, we empower innovation across industries that feed the world, provide medicine, and enable clean mobility.
Job Description The Firmware Engineer develops, maintains, and tests embedded firmware for motor control and protection systems. Responsibilities include requirements definition, design, implementation, testing, and review of firmware. The role reports to the Firmware Development Team Lead and operates on a hybrid schedule.
Your Responsibilities
Develop features for motor protection and soft starter devices
Firmware development using C/C++
Apply knowledge of 3‑phase power systems, motor theory, and motor control algorithms
Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and simplicity
Validate code for reliability, safety, and security
Participate in requirement specification, design, coding, unit testing, and reviews
Lead investigation of anomalies and new features
Communicate technical information verbally and in writing
Organize activities of other employees
Work in an Agile development environment
The Essentials - You Will Have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)
The Preferred - You Might Also Have
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Background in firmware development on embedded platforms
Understanding of digital and analog hardware
Experience in embedded software development with an emphasis on real‑time systems
Strong background in control theory, 3‑phase power systems, and motor theory
Experience with TUV 62443 security products
Experience with TUV 61508 functional safety products
Python coding experience
What We Offer
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental and caregiver leave
Flexible work schedule; hybrid policy requires presence in a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless otherwise agreed.
To learn more about our benefits package, visit www.raquickfind.com
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404‑7247.
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Senior Firmware Engineer
role at
Rockwell Automation
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees, we empower innovation across industries that feed the world, provide medicine, and enable clean mobility.
Job Description The Firmware Engineer develops, maintains, and tests embedded firmware for motor control and protection systems. Responsibilities include requirements definition, design, implementation, testing, and review of firmware. The role reports to the Firmware Development Team Lead and operates on a hybrid schedule.
Your Responsibilities
Develop features for motor protection and soft starter devices
Firmware development using C/C++
Apply knowledge of 3‑phase power systems, motor theory, and motor control algorithms
Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and simplicity
Validate code for reliability, safety, and security
Participate in requirement specification, design, coding, unit testing, and reviews
Lead investigation of anomalies and new features
Communicate technical information verbally and in writing
Organize activities of other employees
Work in an Agile development environment
The Essentials - You Will Have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)
The Preferred - You Might Also Have
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Background in firmware development on embedded platforms
Understanding of digital and analog hardware
Experience in embedded software development with an emphasis on real‑time systems
Strong background in control theory, 3‑phase power systems, and motor theory
Experience with TUV 62443 security products
Experience with TUV 61508 functional safety products
Python coding experience
What We Offer
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental and caregiver leave
Flexible work schedule; hybrid policy requires presence in a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless otherwise agreed.
To learn more about our benefits package, visit www.raquickfind.com
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404‑7247.
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