Senior Engineer, Firmware

At Landis+Gyr, we don't just manage energy-we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future.

With a net revenue of USD 1.73 billion in FY 2024, and a presence in over 30 countries across five continents, Landis+Gyr empowers utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics.

Today, our global team of about 6,300 professionals is shaping the digital energy era-developing innovative technologies that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and real-time energy insights. Our record USD 4.6 billion order backlog and strong book-to-bill ratio reflect long-term confidence in our mission and solutions.

Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better!

Overall Objective

Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies firmware. Troubleshoots code for firmware (IC embedded code) applications. Work often involves analog and digital hardware and software operating systems. Position requires knowledge of and exposure to hardware design. Typically, programs in assembly language and high-level languages. Handles complicated R&D hardware, firmware, software, and completes solutions projects as part of a cross-functional team. Collaborates with Product Management, Project management and other R&D teams in design, development, and validation of complete Smart Grid solutions. Collaborates with SMEs and business partners on component and system design.

Landis+Gyr are committed to providing its customers with quality services and products. Our Quality Health Safety & Environmental Policy is to integrate quality, health, safety, environmental and security aspects into the scope of our business. All managers will ensure adherence to health and safety standards in their area and communicate this responsibility to staff, contractors and visitors. All staff, contractors and visitors have a responsibility to adhere to these communicated standards.

Key Performance Indicators / Dimension of Function

• Timely completion of design and documentation for manufacture
• Successful performance of design
• Control and monitor objectives of hardware design team

Core Actions / Area of Responsibility

• Research, specify, design, code, and test firmware for new products
• Existing product repair and enhancement resulting from customer feedback or other issues
• Creation of tools to assist in performing main duties (testing, debugging, programming, etc.)
• Lead in component and/or solution design, development, documentation, and validation
• Work on agile development teams, collaborating with multiple cross-discipline architecture teams to develop hardware and software components as part of L+G Smart Grid solutions
• Participate in recruitment, development and mentoring of junior engineers
• Lead functional area-specific continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead in innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation
• Willingness to travel internationally

Authority Levels

• Responsibility for product safety
• Responsible for signing off all project schedules, cost estimates, product cost targets, and technical design authority

Professional experience

• Design of full lifecycle of Electronics systems
• Customer interaction
• Experience of working with flow measurement
• Experience of product development for high volume manufacture
• Understanding of Product Development Processes

Project experience

• Team membership
• Effective communication within team and business stakeholders

Intercultural experience

• Experience within a multi-national/cultural environment

Person Specification / Educational / Additional Qualification

• Proficiency with development processes, tools, and related frameworks
• Proficiency with relevant development and/or validation methodologies
• Deep knowledge of AMI and Smart Grid Systems and Solutions
• Advanced design, development, or validation skills in functional area
• Strong technical skillset related to functional area
• Good written and oral communication
• Creative problem solving
• Ability to understand data effectively to solve problems and support ideas
• Ability to design, breakdown, and complete a project of a large scope with high-level productivity

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in electronics design and development
• Experience with gas metering or within the gas utility industry is highly preferred

Landis+Gyr is a global leader in energy management solutions, operating in over 30 countries and headquartered in Switzerland. We are thrilled that you've considered Landis+Gyr to be a part of your professional journey. As a part of the L+G family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.

Pay is in the range of $85,490 - $121,393 per year. The position is eligible for a 401(k) match and consideration for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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