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Firmware Design Engineer (FPGA)

Unico, LLC
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Unico, LLC is a global leading manufacturer of ultra-compact and efficient power electronics for some of the world's most demanding applications used in EV charging, EV battery testing, utility scale energy storage, and general industrial applications. We are an innovative and dynamic organization, and our intelligent, creative, and determined people have made us who we are today.

We recognize that hiring and developing talent is a key element in our continued growth. We are looking for people with high energy, ambition and commitment to performance excellence. If you are looking for a business environment where people treat each other with mutual respect and dignity and each employee can make a difference and grow with the organization, Unico is the company for you. Join us to help the world run more efficiently! Unico is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Unico is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are currently seeking a FirmwareDesign Engineer to join our development team.  Our ideal candidate has a strong background in Control Theory and embedded systems.  The position will be located in Franksville, WI.   

 

Position Overview: 

This position will design, implement and maintain the various software and firmware algorithms required for operating precision variable frequency drives (VFDs).

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Design, implement, test, debug and provide support for firmware controlling DC/DC converters and Electric Motors.
  • Adhere to established coding and revision control standards
  • Solicit and incorporate customer and end user feedback to further improve our products
  • Conduct and participate in code and design reviews
  • Respectfully champion new ideas and features, big or small
  • Document designs with ample comments, reports, and descriptions
  • Track and resolve reported bugs and perform thorough testing to verify the effectiveness of the fix
  • Design and develop reusable software and system components, and integrate them into existing and new designs
  • Work closely with electrical hardware engineers in the planning, design and development of products to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility
  • Serve as technical lead on assigned projects, working with other functional groups and customers to meet deliverables, and to address and resolve technology or product issues to honor commitments
  • Demonstrates an intense focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Assist team members in achieving project level budgets on assigned projects.
  • Foster open communication among all technical and business functions, including sales, operations, and quality organizations.
  • Participate in an environment of continuous learning and driving standardization and high quality in design with a focus on manufacturability.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.  Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Control of DC/DC converters and Electric Motors
  • Strong Background in FPGA Firmware Development and its application to engineering problems
  • Experience with real time Operating Systems
  • Experience with Verilog HDL code
  • Experience with C/C++, embedded software development
  • Experience with GIT
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening) and the ability to collaborate effectively both internally and externally with a diverse group of professionals
  • Organized with the ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
  • Strong process orientation/discipline and demonstrated application of problem-solving tools (e.g. Paretto, 5-Why Analysis, 8-D’s, etc.)
  • Requires strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Experience with Vivado, Vitis and Matlab/System Generator and Mathematical Design Suites
  • Experience with low-voltage (LV) Drives, DC/DC converters and Controls.
  • Strong familiarity with power electronics equipment including switchgear, soft starters and VFDs.
  • Experience operating in a power-electronics and industrial packaging manufacturing environment.
  • Strong technical skills related to electrical engineering and power electronics.
  • Demonstrated track record of creating/applying standard processes and problem-solving techniques/tools.

 

 

 

 

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