Harvard Bioscience is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Firmware Engineer. The candidate will define, develop, test, and debug solutions for a wide variety of products utilized in life science research. This position is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Define/Design of embedded systems for instrumentation.

Provide team leadership/direction to mentor lower-level project resources.

Participate in architecture definition, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.

Participate in NPI project planning.

Interface with hardware design and development

Proven track record of system integration and troubleshooting

Assess and implement third party and open-source software solutions.

Develop testing processes and scripts to assist in testing and validation.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors.

Maintain detailed documentation to track project development and design process.

Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget.

Technical Requirements:

Strong background in Analog, Digital, and embedded systems design

Solid Embedded C/C++ programming (low level hardware interface & GUI development)

Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interface and hardware subsystems.

Knowledge of USB, SPI, I2C, UART, Wireless, and high-speed signals design

Broad knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, motors, and motion control

Familiarity with ARM Processors, motor drivers and FPGA

Demonstrated knowledge in reading schematics and data sheets for components and systems.

Strong documentation and writing skills.

Ability to work within an ISO regulated design environment.

Familiarity with .NET, C#, Delphi, LabView is a plus

Proficiency in Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Additional Requirements:

Must be self-motivated and a great team player.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to communication technical information written and orally to a wide audience.

Ability to follow through with tasks and meet or exceed project timelines

Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment on complex projects with general direction and minimal supervision

Analytical skills, technical aptitude, and determination to implement unique and effective solutions to difficult problems and analyze and coordinate data

Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

10+ years of experience working in development engineering environment.

Harvard Bioscience, the most recognized and trusted name in bioscience research equipment and devices, designs and manufactures high quality, reliable and easy-to-use products used around the world by scientists and researchers.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERAN/DISABILITY

FLSA:    Exempt

ADA Disclaimer

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.