Firmware Lead - FPGA

Description

 In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and implement FPGA/processor firmware for high-performance motion control systems.

• Contribute to firmware architecture, FPGA partitioning, and real-time control implementation under the guidance of technical leads/ Architect.

• Design, develop, and review RTL modules using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.

• Implement high-speed PWM generation, current control loops, and encoder/resolver interfaces (BiSS, EnDat, SinCos).

• Develop ADC/DAC acquisition logic, manage multi-clock domain designs, and support FPGA implementation using Vivado and/or Quartus tool flows.

• Develop and optimize Field-Oriented Control (FOC), torque, speed, and position control algorithms, along with trajectory planning and motion profiling.

• Optimize fixed-point arithmetic and firmware performance to achieve deterministic real-time control.

• Develop and integrate FPGA-based industrial communication interfaces such as IO-Link , EtherCAT, PROFINET, CANopen etc.

• Implement and verify firmware safety features in compliance with functional safety requirements (IEC 61508, ISO 13849), including mechanisms such as Safe Torque Off (STO) and fault detection.

• Collaborate with hardware engineers on current sensing, gate drivers, ADC timing, PCB bring-up, and EMI/EMC considerations.

• Support board bring-up, debugging, system integration, validation, and performance optimization.

• Participate in firmware architecture discussions, technical reviews, and code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Follow and promote firmware development standards, coding guidelines, and engineering best practices.

• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and support knowledge sharing within the team.

WHO YOU ARE

As an individual contributor specializing in FPGA-based motion control systems, you have strong expertise in FPGA firmware development, real-time motion control (FOC, torque/speed/position control), and industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CANopen, PROFINET, and IO-Link. You are experienced in developing deterministic, safety-compliant embedded firmware, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 10+ years in embedded firmware development for high-performance motion control systems (servo drives, robotics, industrial automation).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electronics Engineering or related field.

• Hands on experience in VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog; high-speed PWM/current loops; ADC/DAC interfaces; multi-clock domain design and timing closure; FPGA tool flows for Altera Max10, Altera Cyclone 10, Agilex 3 etc.

• Motion Control Algorithms: Knowledge on FOC, torque/speed/position loops, trajectory planning, sensor less control techniques

• Industrial Communication: Knowledge on IO-Link, EtherCAT, CANopen, PROFINET.

• Hardware–Firmware Co-Design: Knowledge on Current sensing, gate driver interfaces, ADC timing, EMI mitigation, board bring-up and system validation

• Software & Embedded Skills: ARM/SoC integration, real-time OS, C/C++, VHDL development, firmware debugging and optimization.

• Knowledge of SIL2/SIL3 safety compliance would be an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Functional Safety & Compliance: SIL2/SIL3 architectures, IEC 61508 / ISO 13849, safe torque off (STO), redundant monitoring.

• Prior experience in the industrial/ factory automation or control systems industry.

Our Offer To You

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

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We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

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Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent. 

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This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. 

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