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Job Title:  Sr. Firmware Engineer

Location: 

Waukegan, IL, US, 60085

Business Unit:  Power Protection & Quality Solutions
Posting Date:  Aug 1, 2025
Job Description: 

Sr. Firmware Engineer: 

The Sr. Firmware Engineer will be involved in firmware development for high-performance uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and power management products used in various applications, including medical, semiconductor manufacturing, flight simulation, imaging, audio/video, and retail.  The position will be part of a multi-disciplined engineering team in Waukegan, IL. We are looking for motivated professionals with strong skills in firmware development and excellent communication skills.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

  • Participate in tasks related to new product development including planning, task estimation, design, programming, unit testing, peer review, integration and release
  • Design and implement features for UPS systems, network communication interfaces, and power monitoring systems in C/C++
  • Analyze and modify existing firmware as it relates to product enhancements and bug fixes
  • Collaborate with a multi-discipline engineering team (software, hardware, and test) to define requirements between hardware and embedded software subsystems.
  • Collaborate with external and internal customers, such as Marketing, Service, Operations and other engineering teams throughout the product development life cycle
  • Participate and lead design and code reviews
  • Design, implement, and execute tests in support of design verification
  • Support the implementation of firmware and embedded software process improvement initiatives focused on testing performance, product reliability, and the overall effectiveness of the department.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years firmware engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering field
  • Strong understanding of real-time operating system (RTOS) concepts
  • Experience with bootloaders and device driver development
  • Prior experience implementing CPU peripherals like PWM, A/D, I2C, and SPI
  • Prior experience with ARM processors (TI and NXP are preferred)
  • Prior experience with UPS control firmware is preferred (battery management, power converter control, etc.)
  • Experience with electronic circuit design is a plus
  • Working knowledge of power electronics design is a plus
  • Experience with the Linux kernel in an embedded environment is a plus

 

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Salary Minimum:  $120,000
Salary Maximum:  $160,000
Incentive:  No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


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