Lead Firmware Enineer

£55000 - £60000

Huddersfield

Company:

Innova Search is proudly representing an esteemed engineering company renowned for its cutting-edge research and development in a wide array of mechanical and electronic products. These products are sold across various industrial and scientific sectors.

Role:

Our client is seeking a driven individual to support design and engineering projects. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing both existing and new products to ensure they are market-leading and align with company aspirations and required directives.

Responsibilities:

Lead and develop reliable and efficient firmware designs that integrate with current and future company systems for data acquisition, analysis, transmission, motion control, and user interfacing

* Plan firmware development while considering dependencies

* Convert designs into executable code for microcontrollers

* Skilled in C and C++ programming

* Test and debug firmware to ensure it meets design specifications and purposes

* Recommend best practices for development, testing, and debugging tools

* Create PCB designs using appropriate software for new designs and modifications.

* Stay updated on microcontroller technology advancements for product enhancement

* Document firmware development with comments and graphical illustrations to demonstrate program and data flow

* Adhere to company version control and release procedures

* Propose innovative firmware functions for commercial advantage

* Understand and incorporate features from legacy products into new designs when appropriate

* Develop efficient hardware solutions from concept to production, including circuit design and testing

Experience Required:

* Extensive experience in Firmware/Electronics, preferably with a manufacturing background

* Degree or HND qualification in electronics, science, or mathematics

* Technically competent, with experience of leading technical and junior team members