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Kion Group AG

Firmware Engineer

Kion Group AG, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528


Are you passionate about developing groundbreaking technology? Do you flourish with crafting and implementing innovative embedded firmware solutions? If so, we have a phenomenal opportunity for you! Come join us today!

At Dematic, we specialize in sophisticated material flow and automation systems for industrial applications. We're looking for a skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team and make a direct impact on the future of automated material handling systems.

What we offer:

Career DevelopmentCompetitive Compensation and BenefitsPay TransparencyGlobal OpportunitiesLearn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $93,750 - $143,750 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:This is What you Will do in This Role:

Innovate & Build:

Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware that powers sophisticated automation systems used in industrial material flow and management.Problem-Solve Independently:

Tackle complex firmware challenges, bringing your creativity and technical expertise to the table.Full Project Ownership:

Take charge of embedded firmware design from start to finish, including coding, testing, and release for innovative products.Documentation & Collaboration:

Partner with our Technical Publications team to build detailed, user-friendly firmware documentation.Drive Proposals:

Chip in to technical proposals, helping shape future projects.Customer Support & Training:

Travel to client sites to address firmware issues, provide upgrades, and lead training sessions to ensure customer success.Uphold Excellence:

Ensure alignment to the highest software quality standards, including compliance with ISO 9000 and other quality control systems.What We are Looking For:

Technical Expertise:

Strong understanding of embedded firmware, with hands-on experience in C, C++, Visual C, MS Windows (10), and Visual Basic.Software Design Knowledge:

Proficiency in object-oriented design and familiarity with commercial operating systems like Windows 10 and Unix.Communication & Leadership:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions, lead technical proposals, and solve problems collaboratively.Firmware Quality Assurance:

Knowledge of firmware quality assurance protocols and experience with automated software configuration control systems.Experience & Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

Experience with

FPGA

design, Knowledge of

AB/Siemens PLCs,

Familiarity with

fieldbus systems

like CAN, Profibus, Ethernet IP, Profinet, ASi, Experience in

motor control

and/or

material handling systems,

Knowledge of

storage and retrieval systems