Firmware Engineer

Job Description

Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining.

We are seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team in a hybrid role based out of our Clackamas office. This position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000–$95,000 (DOE), and we strongly encourage local candidates to apply.

We offer many company benefits:

10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year

401K Plan - 3% employer contribution and matching based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting

Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA

Dental/Vision coverage

Pet Insurance

Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Two weeks of paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D

Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years

Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years

Employee Rewards and Recognition Program

Coffee and healthy snacks are provided daily

Free lunch with food truck Fridays throughout Summer, a summer party for the family, holiday events, and Santa Day for the kids

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Firmware Engineer develops and enhances firmware for innovative Industrial IoT products. Works closely with Hardware Engineers to design embedded systems, integrating microcontrollers, sensors, and motor controllers. Writes test software, manages version control for firmware and hardware files, and ensures system efficiency and reliability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop prototype and production-grade firmware for various microcontroller designs.

Collaborate with Hardware Engineers to design embedded systems for IIoT products.

Interpret hardware schematics and integrate peripherals such as sensors, motor controllers, and fieldbus protocols.

Write software applications to support and test embedded hardware.

Manage firmware and hardware source file version control.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What we’re looking for:

3+ years of professional experience as a Firmware Engineer.

Proficiency in C programming for microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M).

Experience with real-time embedded systems or the Linux kernel (Zephyr is a plus).

Familiarity with I2C, SPI MEMs sensors, and industrial sensors (4-20mA, PLCs, fieldbus protocols).

Experience writing Python applications for hardware testing and debugging.

Ability to navigate schematics, PCB designs, and perform simple hardware rework.

Knowledge of wireless radio module integration (Bluetooth, LoRa, cellular).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent professional experience, and a minimum of 3 years of industry experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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