Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

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Vertiv is seeking a Sr. Firmware Engineer to support our thermal control applications and platform. The candidate must have a deep knowledge of software and firmware development with proven experience in abstracting control systems, applications, and platforms. HVAC specific knowledge is highly desired. A bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent engineering experience as a control firmware engineer is required. Other engineering degrees with an emphasis on controls will be considered.

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This position will be based onsite at our Westerville, OH location.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Controls and Platform Development: Design, maintain, and evolve abstracted control platform to support thermal unit firmware involving PID control loops and device interactions
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• Requirements analysis: Requirements gathering, use case analysis, device and application prototyping, customer/customer-liaison engagement
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• Project management: Project planning, task estimation, software metrics collection, version control
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• Full lifecycle software application development: Design, programming, debugging, peer review, unit testing, performance tuning, integration
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• Documentation: Program commentary, user guides for service and troubleshooting
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• Product testing: Unit testing, bench testing, system integration testing, and field test support
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• Leadership: Effective team member and/or technical leadership, consistent positive attitude, creativity
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• Hardware development support: Software/firmware support for hardware development and testing
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• Other tasks and activities as required by management
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QUALIFICATIONS

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• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent with strong emphasis on software: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
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• 7+ years of experience with Linux-based controls firmware development and testing
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• 5+ years of experience abstracting and using C++ programming language
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• Fluency in English
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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• Controls:\n
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  • Embedded Linux control firmware experience using object-oriented languages primarily C++
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  • Abstracting analog and digital IO interactions
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  • Near real time control algorithms and device communications with serial, RS485, Modbus, and CANbus
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  • HVAC specific experience a plus
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• Development environment: \n
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  • Languages: C++, C, Python, Bash Shell
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  • Communication protocols: RS-232/485, Modbus, CANbus, I2C, SPI
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  • Operating systems: embedded Linux and real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS)
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  • Platforms: TI SoC, ARM, x86
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  • Tools: VS Code and Docker
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  • Version management: GitLab
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  • Build system: BitBake, Yocto, GitLab Pipelines
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  • Test: Device Simulation, HIL/SIL
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• Design:\n
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  • Object oriented abstraction, development, and lifecycle
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  • Distributed control architecture and design
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  • Usability, maintainability, and configurability
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  • Manage control requirements, specifications, and documentation
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RELATED EXPERIENCE

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• Matlab, Flownex
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• Linux kernel, device drivers, filesystems
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• IP networking: TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS, SNMP, Redfish, BACnet, Modbus TCP, WireShark
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• Bare metal firmware experience
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PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

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• Required to work in the office, not a work from home position.
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TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

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• 10%
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• Will need to be able to obtain a valid passport for international travel
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The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

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OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

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OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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• Customer Focus

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• Operational Excellence

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• High-Performance Culture

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• Innovation

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• Financial Strength

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OUR BEHAVIORS

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• Own It

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• Act With Urgency

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• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

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• Think Big and Execute

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• Lead by Example

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• Drive Continuous Improvement

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• Learn and Seek Out Development

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About Vertiv

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Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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Work Authorization

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No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.

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