Gates Corporation · 12 hours ago
Motor Control Firmware Engineer
Rochester Hills, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. They are seeking a talented Embedded Firmware Engineer to design and implement real-time embedded firmware for advanced motor control systems, focusing on Field-Oriented Control techniques.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize embedded firmware for electric motor control using FOC techniques
Implement real-time control algorithms on microcontrollers or DSPs for PMSM motors
Integrate and validate CANbus communication protocols for system-level interaction
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware into mechatronic systems
Conduct unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning of embedded code
Support system bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting in lab and field environments
Contribute to firmware documentation and participate in code reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
Strong proficiency in C and real-time embedded programming
Hands-on experience with FOC motor control algorithms and implementation
Familiarity with CANbus communication and related tools (e.g., CANalyzer, CANoe)
Experience with microcontroller platforms (e.g., STM32, TI C2000, NXP)
Solid understanding of control theory, signal processing, and power electronics
Preferred
Experience with RTOS-based development
Exposure to IoT protocols and wireless communication (BLE, Wi-Fi, MQTT)
Familiarity with safety-critical development practices (e.g., ISO 26262)
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passionate, persuasive, articulate cloud professional capable of quickly establishing interest and credibility in how to design, deploy and operate motor controls. Strong written, verbal, and chalk board skills
Experience in enterprise applications, solutions, and data center infrastructures
Ability to work with team members from around the globe/experience working with off-shore models
Strong service attitude and a commitment to quality
Benefits
Bonus Eligible
Relocation is provided
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for 3weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Gates Corporation
We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.
10001+ employees
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