Firmware Architect

5 days ago

Danderyds Kommun, Sweden Piab Group Full time 650,000 - 1,200,000 per year

Position:
Firmware Architect

Location:
Danderyd

Department:
R&D

Type:
Permanent

About Piab Group:

At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability, and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951. We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. With annual sales of ~3 billion SEK and more than 1400 employees, Piab is a global organization, serving customers in more than 100 countries from a vast network of subsidiaries and channel partners. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB.

Piab serves a wide range of industries, including e-commerce logistics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, providing innovative vacuum automation solutions tailored to each sector.

You can expect the following with us:

  • Innovative Culture:
    Be part of a team that thrives on creativity and innovation.
  • Global Impact:
    Work with a company that is a world leader in vacuum transport solutions.
  • Global Presence:
    Piab has 25+ sales offices and over 900 partners worldwide, ensuring a vast network and global reach.
  • Sustainable Vision:
    Contribute to an automated world, promoting safety and efficiency.
  • Professional Growth:
    Access opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
  • Diverse and Inclusive:
    Join a workplace that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment.
  • Stable Employer:
    As part of Patricia Industries and connected to the Wallenberg family, Piab benefits from strong support and a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

Job Mission:

Lead the architecture and design of embedded firmware for advanced automation systems, ensuring robust integration, scalability, and innovation in Piab's products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Firmware Architecture & Design:
  • Architect and design embedded firmware for complex systems.
  • Develop scalable, modular firmware with clear abstraction layers.
  • Ensure robust integration between firmware and hardware components.
  • Requirements Management:
  • Translate system-level requirements into detailed firmware specifications.
  • Manage requirements traceability and documentation (preferably using JAMA).
  • Oversee system integration, verification, and validation.
  • Project Coordination:
  • Maintain and control progress of multiple firmware modules across several projects and products.
  • Plan, track, and report development progress using JIRA.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
  • Electronic Design Collaboration:
  • Review and understand electronic schematics and PCB designs.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure firmware compatibility.
  • Development Tools & Quality:
  • Proficient in embedded C/C++, RTOS, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Use debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.).

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:

  • Analytical and systematic approach to problem-solving, with strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to see the "big picture" while managing detailed technical tasks.
  • Proactive in driving progress and resolving obstacles.
  • Experience mentoring or leading small engineering teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with hardware, software, test, and product teams.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project needs.
  • Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
  • Solution-oriented and pragmatic.
  • High sense of responsibility and ownership.
  • Enthusiastic about innovation and technology.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven experience in embedded firmware architecture and design for complex systems.
  • Strong background in embedded C/C++, RTOS, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Experience with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Ability to translate system-level requirements into detailed firmware specifications.
  • Experience managing requirements traceability and documentation (preferably using JAMA).
  • Experience overseeing system integration, verification, and validation.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, track, and report development progress using tools such as JIRA.
  • Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams for timely project delivery.
  • Ability to review and understand electronic schematics and PCB designs.
  • Experience collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure firmware compatibility.
  • Experience mentoring or leading small engineering teams is a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

This is what our employees say about us:

"At Piab, I have the chance to leave my own footprint. The low hierarchy means my ideas are heard and valued. #LoveWhereIWork"

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about innovation and want to make a difference in the world of automation, we would love to hear from you Use the following link to upload your CV.

Please be advised that a valid work permit for the country we offer the open vacancy in is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit cannot be considered.