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Associate Engineer, Embedded Firmware

Leviton Manufacturing
Tualatin, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 120 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

This position is responsible for the research, development, and application of software as it relates to new and existing commercial products. As required, this position may encompass the following steps of the product life cycle: specification, design, implementation, testing, release, and manufacturing support. The Associate Embedded Firmware Engineer works under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Product and Engineering Management in the various stages of product development, as required.
  • Develop firmware and test specification for products.
  • Assist with component selection and hardware design.
  • Assist with development of an operations manual, if applicable.
  • Design & develop firmware/software for electrical assemblies for products according to the specifications.
  • Develop application systems. This includes preparing requirement specifications, analysis, design, coding, implementation, and testing components of application as assigned, according to defined application requirements.
  • Write efficient code for complex programming assignments.
  • Develop comprehensive test data, conduct independent unit tests and assist in system testing and documentation.
  • Prepare Statements of Work, Project Plans, and follow through with problems in a timely manner.
  • Debug low level issues for new and existing products.
  • Assist other engineers for development and testing of new and existing products.

Qualifications

  • Excellent technical documentation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with a keen focus to detail
  • Understanding of electrical safety

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer Science or other Engineering related field
  • 0-2 years experience in embedded hardware & software engineering, design & development. Prior internship experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with industry practices and tools in the implementation of embedded hardware and software technology
  • Experience with embedded firmware in C or C
  • Experience in designing firmware using 16/32 microcontrollers and ARM processors
  • Understanding of RTOS concepts and expertise in designing event driven real time firmware
  • Experience in designing firmware for CAN, BLE, UART, SPI, I2C or other communication protocols
  • Experience using debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or JTAG debuggers
  • Must have strong debugging critical thinking.
  • Experience writing unit tests is a plus
  • Experience in wireless protocols like Matter, BLE, ZigBee, Z-wave or WiFi is a plus
  • Experience in Linux is a plus

Travel

Up to 10% travel may be required

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
  • 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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Pay Range

$63,000-$90,000

Salary : $63,000 - $90,000

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