Embedded Firmware Specialist

Embedded Firmware Specialist – Eaton

Eaton’s Electrical Sector – Power Components Division is seeking an Embedded Firmware Specialist to join our Embedded Systems group. This position is based out of our Moon Township, PA location (suburb of Pittsburgh) and offers a hybrid working schedule. Relocation assistance is available to candidates currently residing in the US.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $109,000 - $159,000 a year.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Work with product marketing and system engineering teams to develop product specifications detailing functional, interface requirements to drive firmware development.
• Design and develop robust embedded architectures aligned with division’s strategic goals and digital enablement initiatives.
• Collaborate within and across engineering function to enable effective and efficient new product development.
• Champion cutting edge development practices and tools deployment tailored for embedded platforms driving adoption for efficiency, reusability.
• Define and lead prototype activities enabling concept finalization, technology selection inline with product / technology roadmap.
• Mentor the firmware engineers across globe and drive standard development practices with continuous improvement mindset.
• Address product quality, customer and production issues in a timely manner, collaborating with other functional groups as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience designing and developing embedded systems from initiation to launch and post production support.
• Five (5) years of hands‑on experience in embedded software development including multi‑controller systems (C/C++, RTOS), low‑level hardware interfaces (ADC, PWM, UART, SPI, I2C), communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet, MQTT), safety critical applications (UL, IEC).
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution, prefer Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Knowledge of circuit breaker technology and electrical protection principles.
• Experience with Zephyr RTOS.
• Proficiency in Model Based Design, Agile development methodologies, CI/CT, automated testing tools.
• Experience with IEC 61850, cybersecurity standards, and functional safety.
• Background in power electronics controls.
• Experience investigating, resolving complex system issues, interfacing with customers.

• Capable of providing technical leadership to team members across different sites with cultural diversity.
• Strong cross functional collaboration driving architecture and design meeting customer requirements and business schedules.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Passion for innovation, scalable and reusable designs.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, driving standard practices and tools.
• Promote modern software engineering practices focusing on continuous improvements.

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