Firmware Engineer

Innova Search is proudly representing an esteemed market leader within the electronics and mechanical sector. The business is widely known for its cutting-edge research and development across a wide-array of products. The business provides innovative products to a range of sectors (scientific, automotive, defence, industrial manufacturing), adhering to strict industry standards. Role: As Firmware Engineer, you will collaborate with the R&D team to implement the product development plan and advance the company's business objectives. You will spearhead design and engineering initiatives to support R&D Manager, ensuring that products are not only market-leading but also meet the needs and expectations of customers, as well as align with the Brand's values. The design process will prioritise user-centred design philosophies and all products will undergo rigorous testing to guarantee the high quality and reliability customers expect. You will take a proactive approach to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, fostering a workplace which is collaborative, industrious and successful. Responsibilities: * Develop robust and efficient firmware solutions that seamlessly integrate with current and future company systems for data acquisition, analysis, transmission, motion control, and user interaction * Possess in-depth expertise in PID motor control, with demonstrable hands-on experience * Strong proficiency in C programming, with familiarity in C++ * Capable of writing bare-metal firmware * Extensive knowledge of STM32 Arm Cortex MCUs * Proficient in working with STM32 peripherals, including GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and PWM * Experience with STM32 HAL and LL APIs * Familiarity with STM32CubeIDE and/or VS Code (other IDEs considered) * Plan firmware development with awareness of interdependencies * Translate design specifications into executable microcontroller code * Verify firmware functionality through rigorous testing and debugging to ensure reliability and performance * Proficiency in debugging using ST-Link * Experience with Git, GitHub, or GitLab for version control * Document firmware development through clear code comments and graphical illustrations that depict program and data flow * Adhere to company standards for version control, release management, and procedural compliance * Propose innovative firmware functionalities that offer competitive advantages * Understand legacy products to incorporate relevant features into new designs when appropriate Behaviours: * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team * Strong communication skills to ensure clarity in instructions and adherence to directions * Commitment to leadership, mentorship, and team development * Strong organisational skills to effectively manage tasks, ensuring deadlines are met while optimising time and resources * Proficiency in applying and sharing technical knowledge and practical techniques to resolve complex challenges * A dedicated commitment to Health & Safety and Quality standards, with a clear understanding of their workplace impact * Demonstrated energy, drive, and commitment to achieving personal and company-wide success * A proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement, integrating it into all aspects of work * A consistent customer-focused mindset, identifying, addressing, and resolving issues for both internal and external stakeholders Experience Required: * The perfect candidate should possess significant expertise in the Firmware field and preferably have a background in manufacturing * A strong understanding of PID motor control, supported by demonstrable examples of previous work, is essential * Experience with firmware for gauges would be an added advantage * A degree or HND in an electronic, scientific, or mathematical discipline is required