Embedded Firmware Engineer

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of some of the biggest industry trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and our photoelectric, ultrasonic, and radar sensors, 3D Time of Flight cameras, LED lights and indicators, monitoring solutions, and machine safety products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary

We're looking for an Embedded Software Design Engineer to join our sensors new product development group; in which you'll be a contributing member in our collaborative environment developing cutting-edge measurement sensors. You'll find a good amount of autonomy here, as well as a hard-working group that contributes to Banner's ongoing success and continuing growth. In this role, you'll be primarily responsible to provide technical direction while researching and developing embedded systems, which consist of digital, analog and software elements.

This position reports to the Senior Technologist.

What You'll Be Doing

• Participate in the investigation, design, implementation, optimization, documentation, and characterization of new products and features
• Solve complex problems for high-speed sensors using start-of-the-art embedded tools and practices
• Design and develop embedded system solutions which provide real-time performance, are modular, easy-to-maintain, and scalable
• Support the entire software development cycle from design to delivery
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and improve automated CI/CD pipelines for software projects
• Evaluate manufacturing and field problems related to the products or system

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor's or better in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related
• Junior- to senior-level experience in development, implementation, and verification of high speed, high performance digital systems; we're also open to considering entry level candidates with the right qualifications

Preferred

• Programming competency with imperative (e.g., C) and OO design and programming languages (e.g., C++, Python)
• Software design and programming of embedded software systems using flash-based microcontrollers, FPGA or DSP hardware
• Non-real time and real-time OS experience, with understanding of multi-threading, inter-process communications, interrupt handlers, and related topics
• Proficiency with accepted software development processes such as CI/CD, configurator management tools, and general software development standards
• Working knowledge of development tools (compilers, emulators, configuration control, etc.)
• Able and willing to take ownership, adapt to changes, and be flexible in a fast-moving, constantly changing environment
• Function well within a small team environment
• Experience with automated regression testing and simulation
• Theoretical and statistical understanding of 1D and/or 2D signal processing algorithms for image processing pattern recognition and noise reduction
• Experience with communications (TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, or IO Link)
• Understanding of other sensing technologies such as photoelectric, ultrasonic, etc.
• Programming experience with MATLAB and LabView

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment - indoor and climate-controlled
• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing or related industrial locations

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pay Range: $88,651 - $154,319

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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