Firmware Engineer

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:

• 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• 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

Bonus Points If You Have:

• 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)

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you!