What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics & Firmware Engineer position at Snap-on Diagnostics Inc.?
Overview
The Electronics and Firmware Engineer will design and develop hardware and firmware/software programs (Windows and embedded systems) for torque, gyro, strain gage, and other measurement applications. This person will utilize advanced math processes to convert analog and digital values into algorithms that calculate torque value, rotation, position and orientation of hand tools and power tools along with other physical attributes. Systems level responsibility for electronics and product software/firmware design (including writing code, calibration methods, specification writing, code testing, and tool/system testing). Support current product line as needed.
This is an on-site position at Sturtevant Richmont, a division of Snap-on Incorporated, located in Carol Stream, IL. Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.
Salary range: $112,000 to $132,000 depending on experience.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. Represents a summary of the range of duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the position/class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position/classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Develop software and firmware for new products, product enhancements, and sustaining current products.
Develop electronics designs and PCBAs for products with microcontrollers and other ICs using a variety of protocols including UART, SPI, and I2C. PCB development using Altium.
Develop software and firmware systems, including mathematical analysis and algorithms, for use in developing new products and product sustainment.
Prepare thorough and accurate documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records. Maintain an engineering record to document work activity in support of company's product development and IP goals
Test and validate work product to assure product performance and quality
Work closely with electronics suppliers to ensure proper transition to production and resolve issues as necessary
Work with manufacturing, QA, and repair groups to resolve problems.
Develop an understanding of the company's products and their applications
Collaborate with other engineers across multiple sites
Other related projects and/or tasks as required
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATION: Intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the position/class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position/classification. The additional requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, the applicable candidate must be a team player.
Snap-on offers medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation, a 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions and more!
Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, minority/female/disabled/veteran.
The Electronics and Firmware Engineer will design and develop hardware and firmware/software programs (Windows and embedded systems) for torque, gyro, strain gage, and other measurement applications. This person will utilize advanced math processes to convert analog and digital values into algorithms that calculate torque value, rotation, position and orientation of hand tools and power tools along with other physical attributes. Systems level responsibility for electronics and product software/firmware design (including writing code, calibration methods, specification writing, code testing, and tool/system testing). Support current product line as needed.
This is an on-site position at Sturtevant Richmont, a division of Snap-on Incorporated, located in Carol Stream, IL. Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.
Salary range: $112,000 to $132,000 depending on experience.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. Represents a summary of the range of duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the position/class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position/classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Develop software and firmware for new products, product enhancements, and sustaining current products.
Develop electronics designs and PCBAs for products with microcontrollers and other ICs using a variety of protocols including UART, SPI, and I2C. PCB development using Altium.
Develop software and firmware systems, including mathematical analysis and algorithms, for use in developing new products and product sustainment.
Prepare thorough and accurate documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records. Maintain an engineering record to document work activity in support of company's product development and IP goals
Test and validate work product to assure product performance and quality
Work closely with electronics suppliers to ensure proper transition to production and resolve issues as necessary
Work with manufacturing, QA, and repair groups to resolve problems.
Develop an understanding of the company's products and their applications
Collaborate with other engineers across multiple sites
Other related projects and/or tasks as required
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATION: Intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the position/class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position/classification. The additional requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, the applicable candidate must be a team player.
- Bachelor's and 5 years related experience or Master's degree and 3 years related experience in computer science, mathematics, or engineering. EE degree is preferred.
- Effectively use the C-language within IAR toolchains for ARM Cortex-M and MSP430.
- Detailed knowledge of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 802.15.4 d other wireless technology, messaging protocols, and wired interfaces including UART, SPI, and I2C.
- Familiar with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic probes and debug probes. Ability to write procedures, routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to write procedures, routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers, associates and various organizational levels. Strong motivational skills.
- Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, and recommend and implement resolution. Develop standards as needed, manage processes, analyzing information, and problem solving and decision making.
- Able to speak effectively with customers, associates, and various organizational levels.
- Strong leadership skills and able to act independently.
- Multitask, prioritize and adjust in a fast paced multi-disciplinary work environment and make timely decisions in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrate organizational and team building skills and able to lead improvements.
- Highly motivated, high energy with the ability to work independently and with the team
- Very strong organizational skills
Snap-on offers medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation, a 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions and more!
Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, minority/female/disabled/veteran.
Salary : $112,000 - $132,000