Senior Firmware Engineer

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.

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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.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 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.
  
  
  

Skills

• 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.
  
  
  

What We Can Offer To You

• 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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