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# Firmware Development Engineer

- **Company:** Katalyst Talent Agency
- **Location:** Mequon, WI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Software Code Optimization, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller, Bug Reporting
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/firmware-development-engineer-mequon-wi--3ad37de7-8624-4949-bab9-dbdea637519b

## About the Role

* Strong experience in C++ and firmware development
 * Experience in working with multi core processor (ARM or Intel)
 * Experience in industrial automation protocols like CIP protocol implementation
 * Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and test support.
 * Solid understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems.
 * Experience in writing and maintaining system and functional test cases.
 * Familiarity with automated testing tools.
 * Excellent communication and documentation skills.
 * Knowledge of functional safety and safety, reliability compliance checking in implementation

Qualification:

 * Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering
 * Design and develop firmware for industrial components, safety devices and sensing products (for PLCs, IO modules, Redundant modules, safety devices etc.)
 * Design and develop unit testing, functional testing for product code
 * Implement communication protocols, with a focus on CIP (Common Industrial Protocol).
 * Exception/bug reporting and verification
 * Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with automation products.
 * Optimize code for performance, reliability, and safety compliance.
 * Support debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution during development and deployment.

## Description

The Firmware Development Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and debugging firmware for industrial automation components, safety devices, sensing products, PLCs, I/O modules, and redundant systems. The role focuses on embedded C++ development, industrial communication protocols such as CIP, automated testing, and integration of firmware with hardware.Strong experience in C++ and firmware developmentExperience in working with multi core processor (ARM or Intel)Experience in industrial automation protocols like CIP protocol implementationProficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and test support.Solid understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems.Experience in writing and maintaining system and functional test cases.Familiarity with automated testing tools.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Knowledge of functional safety and safety, reliability compliance checking in implementationQualification:Bachelor's degree in Electronics EngineeringDesign and develop firmware for industrial components, safety devices and sensing products (for PLCs, IO modules, Redundant modules, safety devices etc.)Design and develop unit testing, functional testing for product codeImplement communication protocols, with a focus on CIP (Common Industrial Protocol).Exception/bug reporting and verificationCollaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with automation products.Optimize code for performance, reliability, and safety compliance.Support debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution during development and deployment.