What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware Engineer position at Johnson Electric?
Join Our Team as Firmware Engineer at Johnson Electric!
Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite)
As our next Firmware Engineer, you’ll develop and test embedded software for state-of-the-art medical devices in resource-constrained environments. Your expertise will ensure reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions that meet stringent industry standards.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you!
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite)
As our next Firmware Engineer, you’ll develop and test embedded software for state-of-the-art medical devices in resource-constrained environments. Your expertise will ensure reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions that meet stringent industry standards.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
- Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.
- Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
- Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
- Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
- Participate in full lifecycle development of embedded systems (ideation to production)
- Define firmware specifications and contribute to design reviews
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and system engineers on cross-functional challenges
- Develop and unit-test firmware using solid engineering principles
- Apply good design practices for reliability, maintainability, and fault tolerance
- Use real-time debugging tools and electronic test instrumentation
- Support risk-driven design and analysis techniques
- Work with communication protocols (Serial, BLE, NFC, Wi-Fi, CAN, USB)
- Implement and apply embedded real-time operating systems
- Contribute to product safety and compliance standards
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering
- Local candidates only; authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Experience in embedded C/C development
- Strong understanding of electronic hardware principles and schematics
- Familiarity with ARM Cortex processors and core peripherals (UART, I2C, SPI, ADC, GPIO)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to self-manage and adapt quickly to new technologies
- Experience with motor control algorithms and analog signal processing
- 3 years in medical device manufacturing (10 years preferred)
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle and version control systems (GIT, Subversion)
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools and programming languages (C#, Java, Python, LabView)
- Familiarity with database and web technologies (SQL, HTML, CSS, PHP)
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you!
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.