[Confidential] Firmware Manager (Power)

Keywords: firmware development, power A global leader in power solutions is seeking a Firmware Manager to join their team. This role offers you the opportunity to guide and nurture a highly skilled embedded firmware engineering team, focusing on advanced power electronics for server, telecom, datacenter, and industrial applications.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage an embedded firmware engineering team dedicated to Custom Power Unit (CBU), Power Supply Unit (PSU), Solid State Transformer (SST), Battery Backup Unit (BBU), and Energy Storage System (ESS) product lines by providing guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction.
• Drive execution of real-time control algorithms and digital power conversion projects including AC/DC, DC/DC, PFC, LLC topologies while ensuring integration with battery management systems for high-density power solutions.
• Support technical reviews for RFI/RFQ processes by offering advanced firmware architecture suggestions and design proposals tailored to Tier-1 cloud service providers and enterprise customers.
• Collaborate closely with electrical engineering, system architecture, and mechanical teams to facilitate comprehensive design reviews, firmware-hardware co-validation sessions, and seamless system integration.
• Oversee all stages of firmware project deliverables from initial kick-off through EVT/DVT/PVT phases to mass production and ongoing field updates via bootloader or over-the-air mechanisms.
• Establish robust coding standards for firmware development while promoting reusable modular platforms, optimising control loops, and conducting deep dives into system-level cost and efficiency improvements.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex hardware/firmware interactions by resolving issues related to real-time response requirements and communication protocol challenges.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration by aligning stakeholders across departments to ensure successful project outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor engineering talent within the team by fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, skill development, and mutual support in a multi-tasking environment.
• Maintain responsibility for business travel or overseas dispatch as required by project demands to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation or related technical disciplines is required to ensure foundational knowledge relevant to the role.
• At least 10 years’ experience in embedded firmware development for high-power electronics such as PSU, CBU, SST, BBU, UPS or SMPS design with proven success managing R&D teams is essential.
• Deep domain expertise in digital control firmware for various power conversion topologies including Buck, Boost, Half/Full-Bridge, LLC, PFC and Inverters enables effective project execution.
• Hands-on proficiency with MCU/DSP platforms like TI C2000 series, NXP MCX-N family or STM32 microcontrollers plus real-time control system modelling using MATLAB/Simulink or PLECS is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of communication interfaces/protocols such as PMBus, SMBus, CANBUS, UART, SPI and I2C used in server/datacentre power telemetry supports robust system integration.
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated through driving cross-functional alignment among diverse teams while mentoring engineering talent within a multi-tasking environment are vital for success.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in both English and Mandarin allow you to connect effectively with colleagues worldwide as well as external stakeholders.
• A strong sense of responsibility combined with flexibility for business trips or overseas dispatch ensures timely project delivery regardless of location constraints.
• Ability to establish coding standards for firmware development while promoting reusable modular platforms reflects your commitment to quality assurance.
• Experience leading troubleshooting efforts involving hardware/firmware interaction issues showcases your problem-solving capabilities.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader in power solutions thanks to its unwavering commitment to technical excellence and collaborative teamwork. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate individual needs while supporting communal growth within the company’s inclusive culture.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career further by joining a global leader in power solutions as Firmware Manager—where your expertise will be valued within an inclusive team—apply now!

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