Senior Firmware Engineer
EatonFinland2 days ago
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Eaton's new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, Finland, was completed in November 2023. The 16,500 m² site houses research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof, which will create plenty of additional jobs.
As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.
Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E
What You’ll Do
Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Systems (CPS) is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team in Vantaa. This position requires current residency in Finland.
As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and validation of embedded firmware for high-reliability UPS systems. You will collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable, and safety-critical solutions that meet demanding performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.
Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E
What You’ll Do
Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Systems (CPS) is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team in Vantaa. This position requires current residency in Finland.
As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and validation of embedded firmware for high-reliability UPS systems. You will collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable, and safety-critical solutions that meet demanding performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement embedded firmware solutions for UPS systems, including control algorithms and state machines.
- Collaborate with global teams to develop, test, and release firmware across Eaton’s UPS product portfolio.
- Analyze power system architecture and requirements to design and improve technical solutions that meet product specifications.
- Develop firmware in C++ that adheres to coding standards and integrates with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS).
- Troubleshoot and enhance product features; write and maintain functional specifications and design documentation.
- Conduct hands-on testing and debugging in high-voltage lab environments, ensuring strict safety compliance.
- Create and execute test plans, including automated testing frameworks to validate firmware performance.
- Apply modern software development practices including version control (Git), issue tracking (Jira), and continuous integration.
- Stay current with embedded software strategies, tools, and processes, applying them to power electronics applications.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical reviews and cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or related Engineering field with 8+ years of embedded firmware experience, or Master’s Degree with 5+ years of experience.
- Strong expertise in embedded firmware development, including state machines and control algorithms.
- Proficiency in C++ and real-time embedded systems.
- Solid understanding of 3-phase power systems and electrical schematics.
- Experience writing automated tests and working in high-voltage lab environments.
- Experience debugging complex state machines and closed-loop control systems.
- Design experience with UPS or high-reliability power electronics.
- Familiarity with FreeRTOS and modern development tools (Git, Jira, profilers, debuggers).
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot analog/digital control circuitry.
- Experience with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) systems and model-based design.
- Knowledge of Linux OS and cross-functional collaboration on global projects.
- Understanding of signal processing and timing constraints in embedded systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive team player.
- Contract in fast growing global company
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
- Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us
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