Firmware Designer
At a glance
Mid-level Embedded & Firmware role at Bonfiglioli Riduttori. Italy · €38,000–€46,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Turn customer and business needs into firmware specifications, mockups, project plans and technical approaches
- Build and update embedded software for microprocessors and microcontrollers, then validate it against requirements
- Test prototypes with customers, refine features from their feedback and prepare applications for release
- Maintain source versions and product documentation, and train sales and service teams on firmware functions
- Coordinate firmware development and upkeep, following internal guidelines and supporting inverter, motion and IoT products
What you bring
- A degree in electronic engineering or a related discipline
- At least two years developing firmware
- Working knowledge of C and C++, plus English at B1 level or higher
Who this fits
This role suits a firmware engineer who can work across development, testing, maintenance and technical support. The position is based in Castel Maggiore, Italy.
From the employer
ABOUT US
Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy.
Established in 1956, Bonfiglioli operates worldwide in 20 countries and 18 production facilities, with a wide network comprising 550 distributors and over 5.000 employees.
Excellence, innovation and sustainability are the drivers behind our growth as a company and team.
We are seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our team in Castel Maggiore (BO), within our Electronics Business Unit, Selcom Italia.
MISSION
Responsible for Software/Firmware Applications Development that ensure the design of embedded software for microprocessors and microcontrollers for electronic boards, to provide technical solutions which fulfill the specified customer requirements. Oversees the software/firmware development and software/firmware maintenance processes in the respect of development guidelines and checklists. Ensures up-to-date knowledge in the field of software/firmware technologies.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Application Analysis and Concept Design
- Understand business needs and requirements to properly define and validate software/firmware development specifications documents
- Guarantee the definition of software/firmware specification
- Define the technologies and resources necessary to guarantee the software/firmware development, based on the analysis of the markets / trends and competitors, define costs and project timeline
- Create mockups to summarize the project's features and the management of functional requirements
Software Development
- Software/firmware specifications analysis and development, validation and certification in compliance with internal and external standards
- Manage the project iteration in order to verify the first application prototype with customers
- Add/modify features based on customer feedbacks received during iteration phase
Software Test
- Define the user cases to test and validate the software/firmware
- Prepare user case books for testing session
- Participate in testing activities with Project Leader and Customers
Software Release
- Ensure the project finalization following the latest feedback and validation of the end users in order to start the commercialization of the applications
- Guarantee the software/firmware validation throughout unit up to final application tests
Documents Update & Training
- Software/firmware documentation for production, quality, certifications and product lifecycle management
- Provide training to the Sales, Sales Engineers and After Sales Services about software/firmware functionalities and support them on technical issues relating to software/firmware applications
Software Maintenance & Updating
- Guarantee the constant software/firmware updating based on the feedback received from the customer in order to guarantee customer satisfaction and take charge of requests for improvement
- Ensure versioning maintenance of the software/firmware source code
Software Development guidelines and coordination
- Oversee the software/firmware development and software/firmware maintenance processes, coordinating product software/firmware engineers , in the respect of development guidelines and checklists
- Ensure up-to-date knowledge in the field of software/firmware technologies
- Support Inverter, Motion, IoT product development, providing the needed software/firmware and IoT contributions
Firmware Development
- Design and development of firmware system to ensure the effective operation and integration of all electronic components using proper programming languages (C, C++, Phyton,…)
REQUIREMENTS
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Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field
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At least 2 years of experience in firmware development
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Good knowledge of C and C++ programming languages
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English proficiency at least at B1 level
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
The annual compensation range for this position is € 38,000 - € 46,000, with additional benefits. This compensation range has been determined based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the scope of the role, required skills, relevant professional experience, qualifications, and level of responsibility. Additional information regarding compensation, benefits, and career progression criteria will be provided during the recruitment process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without any discrimination.
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