Sr. Firmware Engineer (Thermal Controls)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv is seeking a Sr. Firmware Engineer to support our thermal control applications and platform. The candidate must have a deep knowledge of software and firmware development with proven experience in abstracting control systems, applications, and platforms. HVAC specific knowledge is highly desired. A bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent engineering experience as a control firmware engineer is required. Other engineering degrees with an emphasis on controls will be considered.

This position will be based onsite at our Westerville, OH location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Controls and Platform Development: Design, maintain, and evolve abstracted control platform to support thermal unit firmware involving PID control loops and device interactions

Requirements analysis: Requirements gathering, use case analysis, device and application prototyping, customer/customer-liaison engagement

Project management: Project planning, task estimation, software metrics collection, version control

Full lifecycle software application development: Design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, integration

Documentation: Program commentary, user guides for service and troubleshooting

Product testing: Unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing, and field test support

Leadership: Effective team member and/or technical leadership, consistent positive attitude, creativity

Hardware development support: Software/firmware support for hardware development and testing

Other tasks and activities as required by management

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on software: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

7+ years of experience with Linux-based controls firmware development and testing

5+ years of experience abstracting and using C++ programming language

Fluency in English

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Controls:

Embedded Linux control firmware experience using object-oriented languages primarily C++

Abstracting analog and digital IO interactions

Near real time control algorithms and device communications with serial, RS485, Modbus, and CANbus

HVAC specific experience a plus

Development environment:

Languages: C++, C, Python, Bash Shell

Communication protocols: RS-232/485, Modbus, CANbus, I2C, SPI

Operating systems: embedded Linux and real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS)

Platforms: TI SoC, ARM, x86

Tools: VS Code and Docker

Version management: GitLab

Build system: BitBake, Yocto, GitLab Pipelines

Test: Device Simulation, HIL/SIL

Design:

Object oriented abstraction, development, and lifecycle

Distributed control architecture and design

Usability, maintainability, and configurability

Manage control requirements, specifications, and documentation

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Matlab, Flownex

Linux kernel, device drivers, filesystems

IP networking: TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS, SNMP, Redfish, BACnet, Modbus TCP, WireShark

Bare metal firmware experience

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Required to work in the office, not a work from home position.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

10%

Will need to be able to obtain a valid passport for international travel

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• High-Performance Culture

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It

• Act With Urgency

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

• Think Big and Execute

• Lead by Example

• Drive Continuous Improvement

• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to .

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