Job Description
KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world's leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!
**Our client offers a hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days a week in office.
The Role:
The Lead Firmware Engineer will develop solutions for embedded systems and IoT/Connected devices, help to identify and evaluate emerging markets and technologies globally; lead project teams in the research, design, development and industrialization of new innovative products and services. Identify technical solutions associated to technical issues found in electronic based products and their applications. Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering test/products/equipment.
In this function you will:

• Lead firmware and software developments for embedded systems/micro-controllers.
• Support software development for multiple platforms, including Windows, OS X, Linux, embedded and web applications with a strong emphasis on the Internet of Things.
• Be experienced in firmware development for electronic circuit design, both analog and digital.
• Serve as the technical bridge between electronics design and internal/external suppliers
• Research and develop business case(s) in new product development cycle
• Drive enhancement of existing products and services based on evaluations of existing and new technologies.
• Perform technical evaluations of third-party solutions and assess opportunities to develop partnerships or and new suppliers.
• Support product certification activities acting as the Eaton representative- UL/CSA/.
• Act as a technical advisor to product line managers and/or manufacturing engineers.
• Provide technical soundness of design decisions and products changes to facilitate manufacturing, reduce cost, substitute material, improve quality and accommodate special customer needs.
• Work with manufacturing plants on plans, processes and strategies to accomplish a trouble free introduction of products into manufacturing.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering degree from an accredited institution
3 years of experience in firmware development with electrical/electronic product development
Firmware and software programing: C, C , C#, Assembly, Python, Java, Bash, MATLAB
Software: Linux, UNIX, Windows, git, others
Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Plans
• Retirement & Pension Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More