Job Description
The Firmware Engineer will play a key role in the design and development of embedded control algorithms for power switching and distribution products. This position requires both independent initiative and collaborative teamwork within a dynamic engineering environment. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering and demonstrate hands-on experience in both firmware and hardware development, particularly in areas such as inverter, rectifier, and DC/DC converter design. The Firmware Engineer will work closely with a local team of firmware developers and contribute to a variety of global projects across the organization.
The Firmware Engineer supports the Power Switching and Distribution business unit by contributing to the development and enhancement of embedded control systems. This role involves close collaboration with global teams across design engineering, test engineering, product management, and quality assurance to ensure the successful delivery of innovative and reliable power solutions.
Responsibilities
• Lead the analysis and design of system architectures for embedded control applications.
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues through comprehensive failure mode analysis.
• Collaborate with fellow embedded firmware engineers to define system and product architecture strategies.
• Design and implement control algorithms using advanced feedback control techniques, including proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control.
• Develop dynamic system models using MATLAB/Simulink and the Power System Blockset to support control strategy development.
• Simulate control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink and optimize control parameters for performance and stability.
• Translate control algorithms into embedded firmware using C/C++, and integrate them within MATLAB/Simulink models for validation.
• Partner with global firmware teams to implement and deploy embedded control solutions across international markets.
• Provide technical support for field-deployed products, addressing customer issues and ensuring product reliability.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in developing embedded software using C.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Strong understanding of feedback control algorithms, including PID controllers.
• Hands-on experience with embedded code development on microcontrollers or digital signal processors (DSPs).
• Familiarity with power electronic devices and their control, such as 3-phase rectifiers (phase-controlled or PWM) and 3-phase inverters (IGBT-based).
• Ability to read and interpret circuit board schematics and troubleshoot both hardware and firmware issues.
• Proficiency in using firmware debugging tools (e.g., Code Composer, CodeWarrior).
• Experience setting up and executing lab tests to validate firmware designs, including the use of oscilloscopes, power meters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Strong mathematical skills applicable to AC circuit analysis and control system design.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated expertise in creating simulation models in MATLAB/Simulink for analysis and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of system failure modes and operational behavior in 3-phase power systems.
• Familiarity with assembly language, battery monitoring systems, and bug/defect tracking tools.
• Experience documenting firmware using tools such as Microsoft Visio and Rally.
• Understanding of configuration management practices and tools.
• Experience developing firmware in a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment.
• Knowledge of the product development life cycle.
• Exposure to VHDL or other hardware description languages is a plus.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
About Vertiv
Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.
About Us
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
About The Team
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.