Firmware Design Engineer

Job description
We are seeking a driven Firmware Design Engineer to join our team at Randstad Engineering in Västerås. 

As a Firmware Design Engineer you typically work in projects developing new electronic products. These projects are normally led by a project manager, supported by a Hardware Lead Engineer coordinating the hardware and the Firmware related activities. 

What unites us at Randstad Engineering is our curiosity, our desire to contribute every day to the advancement of new technology, strengthened with a view on developing within our professional role.

As a consultant with us at Randstad Engineering, you get a competitive salary, benefits and the security of a collective agreement. Your Consultant Manager, who is always there for you, ensures that you get varied and developing assignments with different companies and for different industries. At Randstad Engineering, your personal development is our focus, and we offer you a large network with many social activities.

The position may be filled before the last application date, so apply as soon as possible. For more information about the role please contact Jenny McWhinney, Consultant Manager at Randstad Engineering, jenny.mcwhinney@randstad.se

Responsibilities
The Firmware Design Engineer is engaged in all phases of the project such as requirements management, architecture documentation, implementation of VHDL code as well as verification and testing of the design.
Main technical aspects of the job include analogue and digital electronic design in addition to VHDL programming.
Develop new and maintain existing hardware/firmware implementations.
Develop and work with hardware/firmware architecture solutions.
Take part in developing and improving processes (methods and instructions) and tools used within firware development.
Interaction with support functions and stakeholders.


Qualifications
Relevant academic background, e.g. Master’s Degree in Electronics.
At least 3 years of experience with VHDL and electronic design.
Knowledge and experience of railway and safety standards, e.g. EN50155, EN50121-3-2 and 50657/50129.
Experience of working with industrial electronics and firware for embedded systems.
Knowledge about electronics (PCBA) manufacturing and its processes.
Knowledge about testing, both in production and during development.
Good documentation and presentation skills using MS Office tools.
Fluent in English is required. Swedish is desired.


About the company
Randstad Engineering specializes in the area of technology and is part of Randstad, which operates in 38 countries globally and is a world leader in recruitment and consulting hires. Through this global network and in combination with a strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and services for you as an engineer. Our mission is to focus on helping you reach your full potential with your career in focus!