What you need to know

You will work as a Senior Firmware Design Engineer for our client, a successful and well-established multinational company in South Tipperary. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a leading and reputable organisation and build a career.

This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team responsible for designing a hermetically sealed, long term implantable device which incorporates electromechanical and fluidic components.

Your new job Key duties & responsibilities:

• Develop complete Firmware solutions.
• Work closely with the hardware team to define the architecture of new products.
• Microcontroller selection for new designs.
• Debug, verification and validation of design.
• Document design progress and activity.
• Participate in cross functional product development.
• Demonstrate best-in-class software development methodologies.
• Collaborate with R&D colleagues to develop robust designs meeting all of the required design inputs.

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Computer science / Electronic engineering, or related field
• Experience in medical devices or pharmaceutical industry is a distinct advantage.
• 3+ years’ Experience developing embedded code in C or C++.
• Experience with Microcontrollers (preferred Microcontrollers: Microchip, Atmel and TI).
• Familiarity with popular interfaces: Bluetooth, UART, I2C, SPI, RS232, RS422
• Embedded fundamentals: Timers, PWM, ADC, DAC, DMA, Watchdog, Interrupts, Power saving etc
• Proficiency in understanding electronics schematics and use of lab test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, logic analyser, signal generator, etc.)
• Strong communication and influencing skills – good listener.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge in motor control would be an advantage.
• Android Application development would be an advantage