Embedded Hardware & Firmware Engineer

Company: OPUS IVS Inc
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Company OverviewThrough development of advanced technology, our mission at Opus IVS is to assist customers with complex vehicle repair to drive advancement of the automotive industry. We strive to fulfill our mission with grace, humility, and client satisfaction.Opus IVS technology & products has been a leader in the industry since the late 90's. We eliminate the uncertainty of repairing complex vehicle systems with our OE (original equipment manufacturer) level tools and brand-specific support technicians who are OE trained and certified. Our variety of products and services are used in over 50,000 facilities around the world.At Opus IVS, we offer our employees a host of additional compensation and benefits, including but not limited to college tuition reimbursement, flexible work option (where applicable), competitive 401K match, commission/bonuses, referral bonuses, and career advancement opportunities.
Job OverviewOpus IVS is looking for a dynamic Embedded Hardware & Firmware Engineer to help develop state of the art vehicle diagnostic equipment and communication devices. In this role, you will work directly with the various technology departments to develop world-class diagnostic tools that meet and exceed our customers needs.Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop new embedded automotive diagnostic pass-thru products (PC boards and firmware)
• Build diagnostic systems including PC hardware, vehicle communication hardware and battery management hardware
• Develop new products/devices, features, and improve quality for new and existing hardware, firmware, and software
• Improve code quality through writing unit tests, automation and performing code reviews
• Design and develop product and protocol validation tests
• Build product tools using C, C++, & C#
• Test new designs, find solutions to issues found
• Create test systems for the new products
• Implement new vehicle protocols and create test suites to confirm their operation
• Interface with customers to collect information on the performance of our productsRequired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Hardware Engineering or related field; or equivalent experience plus education/training
  • 2+ years' experience in hardware design or development
  • Must have a passion for creating high quality Embedded products
  • Strong knowledge of hardware design and components including MPUs, UART, CAN, LIN, A/D, D/A converters, RAM/Flash memories, and other digital electronics
  • Experience with designing processors, power supplies, communication, analog and digital electronic circuits
  • Strong knowledge and experience of C, C++, and C# programming languages
  • Ability to debug electronic circuits
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate concepts in software and schematic design
  • Must have written and oral proficiency in the English language
  • Strong understanding and ability to utilize device datasheets
  • Ability to estimate project schedule and required resources
  • Excellent time management skills
  • High degree of personal integrity, a strong work ethic and a team playerPreferred Experience & Qualifications
    • Experience developing products using the ARM family of processors
    • Strong understanding of electronic design for EMC / EMI compliance
    • Ability to solder surface mount components onto a PC board
    • Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to debug complex embedded software issues
    • Self-driven and self-motivated
    • Has knowledge about OBD (On Board Diagnostics)
    • Complete projects/tasks on a timely basis, according to commitments made
    • Experience with batteries and battery maintenance circuits
    • Familiar with the SAE J2534 specification
    • Some experience with USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connections
    • Knowledgeable of Automotive diagnostic protocols
    • Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
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