Firmware Engineer

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our team.

This position is Remote!

Position Overview:

The Firmware Engineer will help develop and maintain microcontroller firmware for Tripp Lite products such as UPS systems, PDUs, air conditioners and networking products.

Our firmware runs on a deeply embedded system using a variety of controllers, ranging from 8-bit micros to 32-bit DSPs. We use board-level communication busses, such as SPI and I2C, as well as USB HID. The candidate must be familiar with control systems, embedded communications and some Windows host application development using the .Net platform

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Our firmware runs on a deeply embedded system using a variety of controllers, ranging from 8-bit micros to 32-bit DSPs.
• Use board-level communication busses, such as SPI and I2C, as well as USB HID.
• Be familiar with control systems, embedded communications and some Windows host application development using the .Net platform

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum one (1) year experience designing firmware using Micro Controllers
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Power supply/Control systems/Motor controls background is a major plus
• Experience using C and assembly languages on microcontrollers
• Working knowledge of USB, especially HID power device class
• Knowledge of communication busses, such as I2C and USART (RS232)
• Experience with Visual Basic/C# development
• Experience with Python development

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ESSG PQD DPQ Distributed Power Quality

Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time