Sr. Firmware Engineer
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Job description
Supermicro is seeking a Senior Power Supply Design Engineer who can lead the product design, review, and validation of server power supply and related products. The ideal engineer will not just lead a team, but will be a hands-on, and shall have 5+ years ITE server power supply design experiences, cover PFC, flyback, LLC, phase shift, power sharing, OringFET applications in mass production with records. This individual will be required to work cross-department and assist product managers as needed in product design and development., 1. Control Algorithm Development:
Develop and optimize control algorithms for digital power management and conversion, including voltage regulation, current limiting, and fault protection. Implement closed-loop control systems to ensure precise power delivery and stability.
- Firmware Development:
Design, code, and test firmware for microcontrollers that control and monitor power electronics hardware. Implement real-time control loops, communication protocols, and fault detection mechanisms.
- System Integration:
Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with power electronics components, ensuring compatibility and performance. Participate in hardware bring-up and debugging to validate and refine firmware functionality.
- Verification and Testing:
Develop test procedures and perform validation testing to ensure the reliability and safety of digital power systems. Debug and resolve firmware-related issues and anomalies.
- Documentation:
Maintain comprehensive documentation for firmware design, code, and testing procedures. Prepare reports and design documentation for team members.
- Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, and product managers, to ensure project goals are met. Work with external partners or vendors when necessary.
Requirements
1.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 2.Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems, such as C and C++. Knowledge of assembly language may also be beneficial. 3.At least 5-year digital power development experience. 4.Familiarity with signal processing techniques and algorithms 5.Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and microcontroller/microprocessor operation 6.Knowledge of digital and analog electronics, including sensors, microcontrollers, and communication interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART). 7.Ability to design, code, and test firmware for controlling hardware components, implementing algorithms, and handling various functions. 8.Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for identifying and rectifying firmware-related issues. 9.Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with hardware engineers, and cross-functional teams.
