Sr./Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer

Role overview

Sr./Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer at Emerson India

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer – Embedded Firmware, Grade B3/B4, to join the Fluid and Motion Control Team at Emerson Innovation Center – Pune.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in 32-bit ARM/STM32, NetX90, low-level protocols (I²C, SPI, UART) and industrial communication protocols (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, CANopen, IO-Link), along with strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.

For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, or related field. 8+ years of hands-on embedded firmware development experience, preferably in industrial automation, motion control, or connected products.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using Embedded C/C++, with strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, memory management, and real-time operating systems.
• Perform hands-on firmware debugging, optimization, integration, testing, and root-cause analysis.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to firmware engineers and support resolution of complex technical issues.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Strong communication, collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills; experience working in a global engineering environment preferred.
• That Set You Apart: Familiarity with PLC-based system integration, fieldbus certification/testing, and industrial product development.
• Familiarity with Protocol pre-conformance test environment and process.
• Experience in industrial automation, factory automation, motion control, or process control systems.
• Our Offer To You By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.
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Employment details

• Location: PUNE [MAHARASHTRA] [India]

Additional role details

• The role involves contributing to the architecture, design, development, and integration of embedded firmware for industrial motion control products.
• In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Design, develop, integrate, and debug embedded firmware for 32-bit ARM-based microcontrollers, including STM32 and NetX90.
• Develop device drivers and low-level interfaces using I²C, SPI, UART, and other peripheral interfaces.
• Develop and integrate industrial communication protocols including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, CANopen, and IO-Link.
• Develop embedded web pages and user interfaces using JavaScript and HTML, including configuration and diagnostic features.
• Develop, maintain, and validate device configuration and integration files such as GSD/GSDML, EDS, and IODD for PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and IO-Link devices, supporting PLC configuration and fieldbus integration.
• Perform functional testing of fieldbus nodes using industrial PLCs such as Siemens, Rockwell, and similar platforms.
• Design and integrate REST APIs for device configuration, diagnostics, monitoring, and communication.
• Collaborate with hardware and system teams for board bring-up, product integration, and validation.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to firmware architecture, coding standards, reusable components, and best practices.
• Contribute to project planning, technical estimation, documentation, project metrics, and EIC-Pune initiatives.
• Perform product/system-level testing in the Engineering Laboratory while following applicable safety practices and guidelines.
• Who You Are: As a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer, you are a hands-on technical contributor with expertise in ARM/STM32, NetX90, Embedded C/C++, device drivers, and low-level interfaces (I²C, SPI, UART).
• You have strong knowledge of PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, CANopen, and IO-Link, including fieldbus testing with Siemens/Rockwell PLCs.
• Experience in JavaScript, HTML, REST APIs, data structures, debugging, and firmware architecture, with the ability to provide technical guidance and mentoring.
• You are experienced in developing scalable, reliable, embedded software, collaborating across hardware and software teams to deliver robust and time-critical motion control solutions.
• Strong expertise in 32-bit ARM, STM32, NetX90, Embedded C/C++, data structures, algorithms, and firmware architecture.
• Hands-on experience in device driver development and low-level interfaces such as I²C, SPI, and UART.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols: PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, CANopen, and IO-Link, device configuration files like GSD, EDS, IODD etc.
• Experience with fieldbus functional testing using PLCs, such as Siemens and Rockwell.
• Hands-on experience in JavaScript, HTML, embedded web pages, and REST APIs.
• Experience with RTOS/non-RTOS development, debugging, unit/integration testing, and Git-based development.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with experience in board bring-up, hardware-software integration, and product validation.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentoring while remaining primarily hands-on as an individual contributor.
• Good verbal English communication skills with a neutral accent and a strong commitment to company values, ethics, and continuous learning.
• Respect for company values and ethics, with a strong willingness to learn.