Senior Embedded (Firmware) Engineer

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

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The Senior Embedded (Firmware) Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting all engineering efforts related to embedded systems software throughout the product lifecycle. This includes software design and development, R&D initiatives, in-house and field validation, testing, maintenance, and product release activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop control software algorithms for tankless water heaters, boilers, and other HVAC-related products
• Collaborate with systems and design engineers to define and implement control system state machines
• Design, develop, test, and validate embedded firmware by translating control logic into production-ready code
• Perform firmware testing and validation on embedded hardware platforms, both in-house and at field test sites
• Conduct hands-on development and troubleshooting activities, including electrical measurements and data acquisition for temperature, analog signals, frequency, and PWM outputs
• Travel to field locations to evaluate software performance, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, user guides, and engineering literature
• Develop, implement, and test communication protocols supporting device connectivity and Internet of Things (IoT) applications
• Design and validate software solutions for Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates
• Support software development efforts related to display interfaces, wireless communications, and Wi-Fi integration
• Document test procedures, results, debugging activities, and defect resolution processes
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded software or firmware development
• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Proven experience developing, documenting, testing, and releasing firmware for commercial products
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming
• Strong foundation in embedded software development
• Hands on experience with electronic circuits and electrical components.
• Experience with circuit board testing, troubleshooting, and debugging
• Working knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols, including UART, I²C, BLE, and RS-485
• Familiarity with embedded software development tools, processes, and best practices
• Experience with ATmega microcontrollers and Atmel Studio development environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to debugging and product development
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating systems and related development tools
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required

Core Competencies

• Coding techniques & interfaces
• Electromechanical components and sensors.
• Problem Solving & Critical thinking
• Troubleshooting
• Organizational skills
• Written and verbal Communication
• Teamwork and collaborative development

The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.

$118,545 -$163,000.00

Description of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare & Dependent Care

Up to 3 Weeks Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Matching Gift Program

Total Rewards and Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gift Program

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
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