Embedded Firmware Engineer - The Toro Company

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for visas is not available.

About the role

The Embedded Engineer provides expertise within the Technical Operations department for the Precision Irrigation Division of the Toro Company. Primary duties include supporting existing products currently in the market and new product development. The individual will work closely with the development team, production, customer support, and supply chain to support and sustain production of products. Scope includes hardware and firmware features and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain design concepts for circuits and systems, involving analog and digital design techniques and interface sensors with microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Serve as an expert within the department for a design-related field and provide consulting on technical matters.
• Evaluate feasibility and applicability of newer technologies and methods to existing products and designs.
• Collect and analyze technical information from various sources, including:
  • Conversations with engineers, product managers, and suppliers
  • Technical documents
  • Operation of equipment
  • Personal tests and experiments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a closely related engineering field (Computer Science degrees will not be considered).
• Experience levels:
  • Engineer II: 2 – 4 years of experience
  • Engineer III: 5–7 years of experience
  • Engineer IV: 7+ years of experience
• Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with RTOS environments.
• Strong understanding of hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.).
• Printed circuit board design (ORCAD preferred).
• MCU Experience: MIMXRT1176AVM8B, STM32U0, MK64FN1M0VLL12, LPC2478FBD208, STM32F777BIT6.
• Sensor applications: Inductive, current, resistive, magnetometers, acoustic sensors, ultrasonic transducers, and accelerometers.
• Solenoid-based actuators.
• Knowledge of data science and/or Generative AI.
• AC/DC power conversion.
• Knowledge of encryption and security methods.
• Wireless: Cellular 4G/LTE, M2M IoT, 5G applications, ISM bands (900MHz, UHF 400MHz), BLE, WiFi HaLow.
• Willingness to learn Python, C, and other programming languages as needed.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong problem-analysis and resolution skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual pay range estimate of $82,900–$120,000 (cash compensation; eligibility for incentive programs based on performance).
• Affordable and top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Casual dress code ("Dress for your day").
• Wellness resources for mental and financial health.
• 20 hours of paid volunteer time.