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# Firmware Development Engineer

- **Company:** Purple Hires
- **Location:** Mequon, WI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Multiprocessing, Real-Time Operating Systems, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us0b783c3ad307135f3cc9fbc76bb3d592

## About the Role

* Strong C++ and Firmware Development experience.
 * Experience with multi-core processors, ARM or Intel.
 * Experience implementing industrial automation protocols, especially CIP.
 * Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and testing.
 * Strong knowledge of:

 * Embedded Systems
 * Microcontrollers
 * RTOS
 * Automated Testing
 * Unit & Functional Testing
 * Knowledge of functional safety, reliability, and safety compliance.
 * Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
 * Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Qualification

 * Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering.

## Description

* Design and develop firmware for industrial automation products, safety devices, and sensing products.
 * Support firmware development for PLCs, I/O modules, redundant modules, and safety devices.
 * Develop reliable, high-performance, and safety-compliant embedded software., * Design and develop firmware using C++.
 * Develop unit tests and functional tests for product firmware.
 * Implement industrial communication protocols, especially CIP (Common Industrial Protocol).
 * Perform bug/exception reporting, verification, and resolution.
 * Collaborate with hardware engineers for firmware and hardware integration.
 * Optimize firmware for performance, reliability, and functional safety.
 * Support debugging, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution.
 * Develop and maintain system and functional test cases.
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