Firmware Engineer

Vertiv is hiring a Firmware Engineer in Minneapolis, MN who will direct, design, develop, test and resolve issues with control systems and components for HVAC equipment operation. Discipline focuses on HVAC equipment operation utilizing Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems and tools provided by the chosen DDC hardware and software supplier. The engineer will be proficient in HVAC equipment operation, control system principles, implementation, operational programming, HMI programming, Building Management System (BMS) integration including ancillary input and output devices.

The engineer is responsible for seeing a control system project/order through the design, release to production, manufacturing, testing and field support cycles. May interact with other groups such as marketing, application engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, procurement, manufacturing, end of line testing, and service to ensure the equipment has the right feature set, meets the cost & schedule targets and can be manufactured.

This person actively works with all departments throughout the life cycle of projects. ETO projects demand being responsive to customer required functions/features with short design/development lead times. Seamless involvement is required starting at the project submission process, into manufacturing, factory testing, site commissioning and service support. The ideal candidate can cover all aspects of the job description; however, most candidates often have an affinity to specific activities. This division is acceptable, depending on the rest of the team's talents.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate specifying engineer HVAC control design specifications and then define/quote solutions.

2. Create documentation for project submittals including: Sequence of Operations (SOO), Piping and Instrumentation (P&I) diagrams, Human Machine Interface (HMI) Guides, Building Management System (BMS) integration tables and guides.

3. Create documentation for production including: Controller IO lists, sensor and other device details/defaults

4. Create operational code, HMI code, BMS interface code and test solutions.

5. Review electrical prints for correct connection to controller and ancillary devices.

6. Create final documentation for equipment O&M including: SOO, HMI Guide, BMS integration details and device O&M documents.

7. Support factory and field integration, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.

Experience and Education

5+ years of systems development and engineering. Experience with electrical systems is a plus.

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or directly related degree

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or directly related degree

Required Experience:

1. Line code and graphical programming for DDC or PLC systems.

2. DDC or PLC System hardware and ancillary devices.

3. Network protocols such as Modbus.

4. Common network architecture such as EIA-485, TCP/IP and Ethernet

5. Solving system technical issues during design, production and field.

Preferred Experience

1. Carel DDC hardware and c.suite or 1tool software.

2. HVAC Equipment: Air Handling, Hydronics, Refrigeration,

3. BMS network protocols such as BACnet, LonTalk, SNMP, etc.

Travel: 25%

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $4 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.