Firmware Engineer

Gcimanagement; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Whiteley is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their Human Machine Interface Division. This role involves working on the full development lifecycle of embedded software for advanced touchscreen solutions. The ideal candidate will have a B.Eng in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Opportunities for on-the-job training and participation in the Microchip New College Graduate Programme are provided for new graduates eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Access to Microchip Learning Center

Three-month Microchip New College Graduate Programme

Qualifications

• Graduate in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical degree.
• Up to 3 years experience in Electronics and Software environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Involved in full development lifecycle of embedded software for touchscreen products.
• Analyze existing software and hardware for optimization and debugging.
• Document software design and testing specifications.
• Perform unit and integration testing of embedded software.

Skills

Programming in C

Programming in Python

Analogue Electronics knowledge

Digital Design understanding

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

B.Eng or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Firmware Engineer page is loaded## Firmware Engineerlocations: United Kingdom - Whiteleytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R297-26People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our ; we affectionately refer to it as the *Aggregate System* and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.Visit our page to see what exciting opportunities and company await!**Job Description:**This is a job opportunity to work as part of the Human Machine Interface Division (HMID) and help provide the innovation and inventions to be seen in future years for automotive and industrial design—an exciting opportunity to join the world leader in touchscreen and human interface solutions. We are looking for a graduate, or a recent graduate with experience of up to 3 years to join our team.You will be working in a small but highly skilled team, as part of a wider organisation both within the Whiteley office in the UK and worldwide. You will receive both on the job and formal training.As a Firmware Engineer, you will be involved in the full development lifecycle of embedded software for touchscreen and related products—from requirements, through design, implementation, review, test, debug, and documentation. Specifically, we are looking to grow our next Analogue Front-end Programming specialist where a good grounding in Software Engineering Principles is paramount, but also an interest and knowledge in Analogue Electronics and Digital Design is of use here to fully appreciate the signal path for maXTouch measurements. There is an opportunity to grow significantly in these areas and over time, become an expert and contribute to the definition of the next generation of maXTouch products.**Expectations and Responsibilities:** Build domain knowledge in maXTouch products regarding how measurements are made in analogue and digital, and how the resultant data is processed. Analyze existing embedded software with a view to understanding it, documenting it, debugging it, and optimizing it. Analyse existing Analogue/Digital HW implementation with a view to understanding it, programming it efficiently, and making recommendations for future HW designs. Analyze Customer Requirements for embedded software applications. Document Architectural and Detailed Design and test specifications. Implement software to meet design requirements and implementation standards. Perform unit testing and integration testing of embedded software. Provide peer review input to others’ work—software and documentation. Problem solve Customer Issues and provide innovative solutions for new Feature Requests in a Resource Constrained environment. Programming in C, Python and Assembly (previous experience is beneficial but not mandatory)"All the departments at Microchip interact closely and value communication. They are innovative, open and team focused with many internal development opportunities. The management style here is to coach—they support me when I don’t know which direction to go in and help me perform the way that I want to. It is a really encouraging relationship” —a recent graduate at MicrochipIf you are seeking to start or continue your career in the dynamic and fast-paced semiconductor world, Microchip can help you make the most of your hard-earned education and recent experience. We understand the unique competencies, experience, and skills that fresh minds such as yours bring to our business. We seek recent graduates with high levels of innovation, technical abilities, superior communication skills, and enthusiasm. We will support you in your role from both a personal and technical perspective, through on the job training and access to our Microchip Learning Center. Graduates will also join our three-month Microchip New College Graduate Programme which runs twice a year. The programme allows you to be involved in learning and development sessions with other EMEA graduates, giving you the opportunity to develop business acumen and be involved in cross-functional teamwork. As part of the programme, you will work on an exciting project of your choice with other graduates, whilst being mentored by a Microchip expert throughout!**Requirements/Qualifications:**• B.Eng or equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical degree • For Graduates, any experience working in industry would be an advantage but is not essential. • For Engineers with experience, up to 3 years working in an Electronics and Software environment is expected. General Competencies: • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. • Teamwork and collaboration experience. • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.**Travel Time:**0% - 25%**To all recruitment agencies**: *Microchip Technology Inc. **does not** accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.*At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.