Embedded Firmware Design Engineer

Overview

The Embedded Firmware Design Engineer with Alliance Laundry Systems will focus on writing, designing and testing embedded firmware for electronic controls for commercial laundry equipment. The products at Alliance are used globally in laundromats, hotels, hospitals, universities, apartment complexes, fire stations and more. This position is based in Ripon, WI.    

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware using C programming for the front-end control boards of washing machines, washer extractors, tumblers, and dryers.  

• Design and implement embedded firmware solutions to ensure reliable and efficient product functionality.  

• Create detailed test specifications for embedded control systems.  

• Collaborate with engineering labs to validate firmware on prototypes and production systems.  

• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve issues in firmware to ensure reliable product performance.  

• Work with embedded system peripherals such as UART, I2C, ADC, PWM, EEPROM, and other components.  

• Debug and optimize firmware to ensure efficient communication between components and peripherals.  

• Write engineering change notifications (ECNs) to manage updates and improvements in firmware.  

• Use change management tools like Git for version control and issue-tracking tools like YouTrack for efficient issue resolution.  

• Participate in product development meetings, feature definition sessions, and pilot builds.  

• Support manufacturing and production teams by resolving firmware-related issues during production.  

Qualifications

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields required.  

• At least 2 years of experience in firmware development for embedded systems.  

 

Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledgeable of and hands-on experience in C programming.  

• Familiar with embedded system peripherals: UART, I2C, Interrupt timers, EEPROM, ADC, and PWM.  

• Experience with version control and issue-tracking tools.  

• Strong debugging skills and familiarity with test-driven development.  

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.  

• Demonstrated ability to produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation to support firmware development and maintenance processes.  

• Effective communication skills for collaboration across teams.  

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.  

 

Travel: 

Occasionally; 10% 

 

 Standard and Physical Requirements: 

Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting. 

 

 

Alliance Team Members Demonstrate DRIVE:   

 

• Dedicated: Follows through on commitments. Strong say/do.  

• Respectful: Acts with integrity and values diverse perspective.   

• Innovative: Always looking for a better way; leads change.  

• Versatile: Adapts quickly to changing circumstances. Demonstrates agility.  

• Engaged: Acts like an owner. Wants to create and grow a business which is tightly aligned with market needs.  

 

EEO

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ID

2026-11967

Pos. Type

Full-Time