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Rockwell Automation

Senior Firmware Engineer

Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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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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