Firmware Engineer Supervisor

Company: Acuren Group Inc
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Toyota Material Handling is looking for a motivated person to supervise, design, and implement firmware and battery management systems for existing and new energy storage and material handling products. The candidate will be a strong technically-oriented individual with good communication, a strong ability to work on a team, and a genuine interest in hands-on engineering. The engineer that would fit best in this position is hard working, detailed orientated, humble, honest, open-minded to opinions, and driven to succeed. A successful engineer in this role would always put the customer's needs first, and would be engaged in the work she or he completes. This engineer takes responsibility for mistakes and shares successes with the team, and strives endlessly for improvement. Lastly, the ideal candidate is dynamic and adaptable and is open to taking on new challenges every day. Our New Product Development Group is committed to helping our customers be successful, whether it be by developing efficient, safe and state-of-the-art material handling equipment or by creating next generation fleet management systems. The New Product Development department is a fast-paced department that is growing quickly, but is still committed to upholding Toyota's Core Values, putting the customer first, and always striving to continuously improve. Responsibilities:--

• Study product requirements and create functional requirements for battery communication architecture and data
• Ability to quickly digest and understand firmware code, protocols, and hardware designs originated by others and create, plan, and execute changes needed to integrate and validate .
• Review and specify battery management firmware solutions to integrate forklift, battery and charger.
• Work with cross functional group of mechanical, system, and test engineers to develop and validate battery systems for material handling products.
• Work with suppliers to specify, plan, review, and implement component firmware
• Conduct feasibility studies for requested features before confirming functional requirements.
• Maintain detailed schedules that support overall product schedules and properly communicate status to management.
• Create and update technical documentation, test plans, and test results.
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting prototypes, and other similar activities.
• Analyze test results and provide conclusive reports.
• Work on a highly engaged team to complete challenging projects with high quality while maintaining schedules.
  Education & Experience:
  
  • Requires BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study.
  • 2-5 years firmware design experience required.
  • Strong fundamental knowledge of BMS system functionality and key metrics of battery systems.
  • Experience with Lithium Ion Batteries, DC power electronics, and Charging systems.
  • C/C++ experience is required.
  • Experience with CAN communication hardware and firmware, including J1939, CANopen and others.
  • Experience with UL functional safety requirements of firmware for lithium batteries preferred.
  • General experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and others preferred. --About Toyota Material Handling Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture. Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years. We are proud of our large and diverse workforce. We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with a pleasant and challenging work environment. Life is better at Toyota. Benefits that set Toyota apart:
    • Competitive Salary + bonus program
    • Low cost Medical with Free Dental and Free Vision Insurance
    • Free On-Site Medical Center
    • Free On-Site Recreational Complex
    • On-site Pharmacy ($5 co-pay) Affirmative Action Responsibility: It is the Company's policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. This employer participates in the E-Verify program. Click here for more information.

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