Embedded Microcontroller Engineer Jobs in Zion, IL

Job Title: Firmware Engineer

Job Description

We are currently seeking an FPGA Firmware Design Engineer to join our development team. This position will design, implement, and maintain the various software and firmware algorithms required for operating precision variable frequency drives (VFDs).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, debug and provide support for firmware controlling DC/DC converters and Electric Motors.
• Adhere to established coding and revision control standards.
• Solicit and incorporate customer and end-user feedback to further improve our products.
• Conduct and participate in code and design reviews.
• Respectfully champion new ideas and features, big or small.
• Document designs with ample comments, reports, and descriptions.
• Track and resolve reported bugs and perform thorough testing to verify the effectiveness of the fix.
• Design and develop reusable software and system components, and integrate them into existing and new designs.
• Work closely with electrical hardware engineers in the planning, design, and development of products to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility.
• Serve as technical lead on assigned projects, working with other functional groups and customers to meet deliverables, and to address and resolve technology or product issues to honor commitments.
• Demonstrate an intense focus on customer satisfaction.
• Assist team members in achieving project-level budgets on assigned projects.
• Foster open communication among all technical and business functions, including sales, operations, and quality organizations.
• Participate in an environment of continuous learning and driving standardization and high quality in design with a focus on manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations. Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.

Essential Skills

• Experience in FPGA, Verilog, VHDL, Firmware, and Embedded software.
• Motor control expertise.
• Ability to write, simulate, and debug HDL code for FPGA design.
• Proficiency in writing and debugging microcontroller code.
• Experience working with software that interfaces with FPGA to microcontroller.
• System-level understanding of code, software, and hardware design.
• Experience with C++, electric motors, and VFDs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Control of DC/DC converters and Electric Motors.
• Strong in FPGA Firmware Development and its application to engineering problems.
• Experience with real-time Operating Systems.
• Experience with Verilog HDL code.
• Experience with C/C++, embedded software development.
• Experience with GIT.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Vivado, Vitis, and Matlab/System Generator and Mathematical Design Suites.
• Experience with low-voltage (LV) Drives, DC/DC converters, and Controls.
• Familiarity with power electronics equipment including switchgear, soft starters, and VFDs.
• Experience operating in a power-electronics and industrial packaging manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical skills related to electrical engineering and power electronics.
• Demonstrated track record of creating/applying standard processes and problem-solving techniques/tools.

This is a Permanent position based out of Franksville, WI.

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Franksville,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

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