Design Engineer - Firmware

Company: Rite-Hite Company
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.What We Offer:Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.Job Description:Are you passionate about embedded systems and eager to design the next generation of smart, safety-critical technology? We're seeking a skilled Design Engineer - Firmware to join our team in developing intelligent, connected solutions that set new benchmarks for performance and user experience.What You'll Do

• Design and develop embedded firmware for safety and connected products using C/C++
  • Collaborate across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software, and product) to bring innovative concepts from ideation to launch
    • Build automated test frameworks, conduct code reviews, and support real-world validation through field testing
      • Document test procedures (e.g., FMEA) and contribute to production test plans
        • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to accelerate timelines and elevate product quality
          • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of experimentation and engineering excellenceWhat You Bring
            • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
              • 2+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
                • Proficiency in C/C++, real-time operating systems, and hardware communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)
                  • Experience with microcontrollers and interpreting electronic schematics
                    • Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence) and Agile workflows
                      • Bonus: Knowledge of Functional Safety standards, high-level programming (Python, Java), or GUI development using Qt
                        • Preferred: Experience with AI/ML for embedded systems, including model deployment on edge devicesWhy You'll Love It Here
                          • Lead work on breakthrough embedded technology in a collaborative, forward-looking environment
                            • Competitive salary, full benefits, and room for career growth
                              • Culture of innovation, continuous learning, and cross-functional teamwork
                                • Flexible work environment with the tools and support to do your best work Apply now or reach out to learn more.Additional Job Information:.

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