Firmware Development Engineer

VAT Group AG

Haag in Oberbayern, Germany

2 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

€83,000.0 - €104,500.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English, German

Job source

www.xing.com

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Communications Protocols Software Debugging DeviceNet Embedded Software Ethernet EtherCAT Firmware Software Architecture Software Construction Software Engineering Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter

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Serial Peripheral Interface PIC Microcontroller Git Information Technology

Job description

Develop and enhance embedded firmware solutions for mechatronic components by translating customer requirements into robust technical solutions. Contribute to engineering excellence through process improvements, modern technologies, and close collaboration within a global, cross-functional team., * Design and implement technical solution concepts based on customer requirements.

Develop and customize embedded firmware for mechatronic components, including new features and functionality.
Contribute to software architecture and ensure the application of design principles and best practices.
Drive continuous improvement by enhancing engineering processes, tools, and knowledge sharing across teams.
Apply state-of-the-art technologies to achieve project objectives and improve product performance.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Support debugging, testing, and validation activities to ensure high-quality firmware solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.
Several years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++.
Hands-on experience with Git, debugging, testing, and embedded software development tools.
Strong knowledge of microcontrollers and communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C.
Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet, DeviceNet, or CC-Link.
Experience contributing to or leading software architecture activities and promoting software engineering best practices.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Fluent in English; German is considered an advantage.

About the company

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT., VAT Group AG

Semiconductors and electronic components