SENIOR/SYSTEM FIRMWARE ENGINEER

Reporting to:       Firmware Team Lead (US)

Location:       Singapore

Employment Type:    Permanent

1. > ABOUT US

XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing global organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

1. > THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Firmware Team Lead/Project Manager, successful applicants will be involved in switching mode power supply development activities such as firmware development, firmware verification, Auto Test Program, prototyping, evaluation and assisting manufacturing in BETA run of the new product.

1. > KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in product definition, specification, and requirements analysis working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaboration on firmware architecture and development strategy with a particular focus on wired and wireless networks

• Design new products in timely manner to meet the product spec, modify existing designs, improve existing products for better performance and /or cost.
• Participate in product definition, specification and requirements analysis working with cross functional stakeholders.
• Design, code, integrate, test, support and enhance software solutions for power conversion systems.

• Perform system integration and validation testing activities, including verification of interoperability within overall solution.
• Assist with evaluating existing and emerging technologies to identify solutions that will reliably operate in a wide range of installed environments.
• Architecting, developing, integrating, and delivering embedded and PC software in a regulated product development.
• Participating in all project lifecycle phases – from design and code development through unit testing, documentation, and release.

• Coaching and guidance to Jr Firmware engineers in evaluation and design.
• Provides technical direction to the team.
• Provide technical support to factory on design related issue.
• Provide support for power supply prototypes and production products.
• Collaborate with remote teams and local teams to support integration work with hardware team.
• Participate in software qualification activities such as SFMEA and code reviews.
• Participate in system integration and validation testing activities, including production/factory support.
• Some travelling may be required in conjunction with customer and manufacturing support as well as for external training.

1. > Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5-7 years of related work experience
• Experience or good understanding of power supply topologies and analog/digital circuitry is a plus.
• Familiarity with software development (Microsoft C#, GUI)
• Experience with Microchip, TI, ST microcontrollers and DSPs
• Experience interacting with software debugging in an embedded environment.
• Familiarity with digital control or firmware for power electronics a plus (PWMs, ADC, digital filter).
• Experience in embedded system or signal processing algorithms (DSP) control.
• Experience implementing & developing communication stack driver and networking physical protocols (I2C, SPI, RS-485, PMBus, Modbus, Ethernet, etc.)
• Some knowledge/experience in IoT, TCP/IP, Websocket, LWIP stack or freeRTOS will be an added advantage.
• Comfortable using oscilloscopes, multi–meters, power supplies, etc.
• Comfortable reading hardware schematics and data sheets
• Familiarity with version control systems (SVN), and release methodologies
• Familiarity with MISRA, IEC62304 or other coding standards will be an added advantage.
• Disciplined and detail-oriented; experience delivering robust, readable code.
• Experience in recreating sporadic types of issues/failures using various debugging techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in recreating sporadic types of issues/failures using various debugging techniques.
• Independent worker
• Experience collaborating with remote teams.

1. > WHY WORK FOR US?

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health & medical Insurance

• 13-month bonus & variable bonus (subject to company performance)
• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Team bonding / engagement activities

1. > OUR PEOPLE – OUR POWER

XP Power is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an environment where people are valued, supported and nurtured to deliver their best. Operating globally, we celebrate the cultural differences that exist in the countries in which we do business. Being a truly diverse and inclusive community helps us grow our business through innovation; attracting and retaining talent to engage the people who buy our power solutions. We know that by cultivating the ultimate experience for all our people, they will deliver the same to our customers.