Senior FW Engineer

What you'll do:

Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Systems (CPS) is facing a massive growth. We are now seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to extend our team in Vantaa. This position requires current residency in Finland.

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will design, develop, and validate embedded firmware for high-reliability UPS systems. You will collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable, and mission-critical solutions that meet demanding performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and implement embedded firmware solutions for UPS systems, including control algorithms and state machines.
- Collaborate with global teams to develop, test, and release firmware across Eaton's UPS product portfolio.
- Analyze power system architecture and requirements to design and improve technical solutions that meet product specifications.
- Develop firmware in C++ that adheres to coding standards and integrates with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS).
- Troubleshoot and enhance product features; write and maintain functional specifications and design documentation.
- Conduct hands-on testing and debugging in high-voltage lab environments, ensuring strict safety compliance.
- Create and execute test plans, including automated testing frameworks to validate firmware performance.
- Apply modern software development practices including version control (Git), issue tracking (Jira), and continuous integration.
- Stay current with embedded software strategies, tools, and processes, applying them to power electronics applications.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical reviews and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering
- Previous work experience in Embedded Firmware

Skills:

Required:
- Strong expertise in embedded firmware development, including state machines and control algorithms.
- Proficiency in C++ and real-time embedded systems.
- Solid understanding of 3-phase power systems and electrical schematics.
- Experience writing automated tests and working in high-voltage lab environments.
- Familiarity with FreeRTOS and modern development tools (Git, Jira, profilers, debuggers).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive team player.

Preferred:
- Experience debugging complex state machines and closed-loop control systems.
- Design experience with UPS or high-reliability power electronics.
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot analog/digital control circuitry.
- Experience with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) systems and model-based design.
- Knowledge of Linux OS and cross-functional collaboration on global projects.
- Understanding of signal processing and timing constraints in embedded systems.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and in teams.
- Verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Inspire and motivate team members through technical excellence and integrity.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning.