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Embedded Firmware Engineer

Nidec Motor Corporation
United States, California, Rancho Cordova
11380 White Rock Road (Show on map)
May 20, 2025

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Job Description

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in VHDL and Electronic Circuit Analysis.
  • Experience in the bring-up/commissioning of a board from Vendors repository of Linux drivers.
  • Education in Electronics, Electrical or Computer Engineering or 4 years' experience in programming, software testing and Electronics.
  • VHDL design, implementation, and troubleshooting experience including simulation, test benches and system testing.
  • Familiarity with reading printed circuit board schematics, component datasheets, and circuit board layouts.
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux OS, Wired/Wireless Network Architecture, Systems Testing, Software/Data Base Testing is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Ethernet (1GB/s), HDMI, SPI, CAN, PCIe, SSD's and NXP's IMX8 line of processors.
  • Excellent communication skills a must - written and verbal.
  • Team oriented.
  • Programming Languages: Knowledge of high-level languages like C, C++, VB or Python, a plus. Knowledge of QT or GTK package a plus.
  • Familiarity and knowledge of using high speed oscilloscope a plus.

Job Description:

  • Write specifications for Implementing and testing VHDL based projects on CPLDs and FPGAs.
  • Loading, installing, and testing a vendor provided Linux/GitHub repository on a new hardware platform.
  • Review, modify and/or create board specific drivers.
  • Create and Maintain project documentation including New Product Introduction Documents, Test Specifications, Test Procedures and Test Reports.
  • Write test code for listed features for testing/validation: To include but not limited to Ethernet, CAN, HDMI, SPI, PCIe (SSD's), etc..
  • Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and professionally over the phone and in person.
  • Salary range $100k - $120k

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

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