Innova Search is proudly representing an esteemed market leader within the electronics and mechanical sector. The business is widely known for its cutting-edge research and development across a wide-array of products. The business provides innovative products to a range of sectors (scientific, automotive, defence, industrial manufacturing), adhering to strict industry standards.

Role:

As Firmware Engineer, you will collaborate with the R&D team to implement the product development plan and advance the company's business objectives. You will spearhead design and engineering initiatives to support R&D Manager, ensuring that products are not only market-leading but also meet the needs and expectations of customers, as well as align with the Brand's values.

The design process will prioritise user-centred design philosophies and all products will undergo rigorous testing to guarantee the high quality and reliability customers expect.

You will take a proactive approach to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, fostering a workplace which is collaborative, industrious and successful.

Responsibilities:

* Develop robust and efficient firmware solutions that seamlessly integrate with current and future company systems for data acquisition, analysis, transmission, motion control, and user interaction

* Possess in-depth expertise in PID motor control, with demonstrable hands-on experience

* Strong proficiency in C programming, with familiarity in C++

* Capable of writing bare-metal firmware

* Extensive knowledge of STM32 Arm Cortex MCUs

* Proficient in working with STM32 peripherals, including GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and PWM

* Experience with STM32 HAL and LL APIs

* Familiarity with STM32CubeIDE and/or VS Code (other IDEs considered)

* Plan firmware development with awareness of interdependencies

* Translate design specifications into executable microcontroller code

* Verify firmware functionality through rigorous testing and debugging to ensure reliability and performance

* Proficiency in debugging using ST-Link

* Experience with Git, GitHub, or GitLab for version control

* Document firmware development through clear code comments and graphical illustrations that depict program and data flow

* Adhere to company standards for version control, release management, and procedural compliance

* Propose innovative firmware functionalities that offer competitive advantages

* Understand legacy products to incorporate relevant features into new designs when appropriate

Behaviours:

* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

* Strong communication skills to ensure clarity in instructions and adherence to directions

* Commitment to leadership, mentorship, and team development

* Strong organisational skills to effectively manage tasks, ensuring deadlines are met while optimising time and resources

* Proficiency in applying and sharing technical knowledge and practical techniques to resolve complex challenges

* A dedicated commitment to Health & Safety and Quality standards, with a clear understanding of their workplace impact

* Demonstrated energy, drive, and commitment to achieving personal and company-wide success

* A proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement, integrating it into all aspects of work

* A consistent customer-focused mindset, identifying, addressing, and resolving issues for both internal and external stakeholders

Experience Required:

* The perfect candidate should possess significant expertise in the Firmware field and preferably have a background in manufacturing

* A strong understanding of PID motor control, supported by demonstrable examples of previous work, is essential

* Experience with firmware for gauges would be an added advantage

* A degree or HND in an electronic, scientific, or mathematical discipline is required