Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer

Bastian Solutions R&D is a driven team of innovators with a passion for rapid product development and continuous improvement. We combine the technical excellence of our people with the company's industry experience to bring new ideas to life and create value for our customers. Together, we enable Bastian Solutions to provide our clients with world-class distribution and production solutions.

The Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer II will work with a small state-of-the-art R&D team in Boise to bring new ideas to life that will help transform the material handling industry. They will utilize the latest technologies to integrate robotics into material handling systems for complex applications. This includes R&D and prototype development to successfully bring new products to market. The process involves understanding the customer's goals and objectives and developing engineered solutions to meet these goals.    

Job Functions

• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineering teams to come up with innovating new ideas and new technologies
• Develop firmware code for embedded systems projects
• Write test code to ensure firmware functionality meets design specifications
• Participate in code reviews
• Document functional specifications to support embedded systems projects
• Assist with schedule and plan that maintain JIRA project while communicating it with managers
• Remain up to date on all industry trends and new research in order help train and develop team members
• Introduce and present new technology concepts to the team
• Track projects and report progress and issues to the engineering manager
• Assist in resolving engineering issues as they arise by working closely with the engineering team, vendors, and the shop
• Ensure we meet and exceed our customer's expectations through superior design and implementation
• Complete all administrative tasks/paperwork in timely manner
• Ability to prioritize individual tasks on your own based while understanding project priorities from a macro level
• Attend training and become certified in applicable controls technologies or programs

Travel Requirements

• 10% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Solutions)

Preferred Skills and Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in a firmware engineer or embedded systems engineer position or equivalent degree
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related field
• Proficient in C/C , Python, and other common development languages with a focus on developing microcontroller firmware
• Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Serial digital communication knowledge (UART, I2C, CAN, SPI, USB)
• Embedded systems experience
• Microcontroller firmware experience
• Experience driving agile process for project pacing
• Need demonstrated project management and time tracking management
• Background in a collaborative role with multiple disciplines
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining progress toward completing overall goal
• Ability to write thorough documentation for new software and processes
• Aptitude for hands on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

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About Bastian Solutions

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Volunteer Work
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.