VAT develops valves and systems for vacuum technologies and supplies high-performance vacuum equipment.
Firmware Development Engineer
VAT Vakuumventile AG is looking for a Firmware Development Engineer to develop embedded software for mechatronic components. The role is part of an international team and involves designing, testing and validating firmware solutions in C/C++.
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Description de l’offre
About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.
Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported. Firmware Development Engineer Purpose of the role Develop and enhance embedded firmware solutions for mechatronic components by translating customer requirements into robust technical solutions. Contribute to engineering excellence through process improvements, modern technologies, and close collaboration within a global, cross-functional team.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement technical solution concepts based on customer requirements.
- Develop and customize embedded firmware for mechatronic components, including new features and functionality.
- Contribute to software architecture and ensure the application of design principles and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement by enhancing engineering processes, tools, and knowledge sharing across teams.
- Apply state-of-the-art technologies to achieve project objectives and improve product performance.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Support debugging, testing, and validation activities to ensure high-quality firmware solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.
- Several years of experience in embedded software development using C/C++ .
- Hands-on experience with Git , debugging, testing, and embedded software development tools.
- Strong knowledge of microcontrollers and communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C .
- Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet, DeviceNet, or CC-Link .
- Experience contributing to or leading software architecture activities and promoting software engineering best practices.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English; German is considered an advantage. Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .
Requirements
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience contributing to or leading software architecture activities
- Hands-on experience with debugging, testing, and embedded software development tools
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