Posted 
Jun 14

Firmware Engineer

Software Engineering
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Role Description

Who are we?

Sheertex is the company behind Impossibly Resilient Tights. Our mission? To eliminate the 2 billion pairs of disposable tights that get tossed into landfills every year and change the world's relationship with tights. Named one of TIME's Best Inventions, our innovative, patent-pending technology has advanced a once stagnant industry thanks to our invention of a unique, impossibly-strong fiber that was never-before-seen in hosiery. Our team is made up of curious, creative problem solvers and our culture is one of inspiration and determination.

At Sheertex, we strive to make the impossible possible—are you up for the challenge?

Who are you?

If you’re motivated by solving real problems for real people then, you’ve come to the right place! As the Firmware Engineer, reporting to the VP of Technology, you will be responsible for supporting the firmware development team in the development and production of our PLC for our new factory. You will be responsible for setting up and programming $24m worth of cutting edge new manufacturing lines for our new extrusion plant.

Responsibilities:

  • You will be responsible for setting up and developing the control system for one or more of our new manufacturing lines.
  • Design, develop and deploy a new machine coordinator
  • Update and create new process for automating existing manufacturing processes and equipment
  • Developing, documenting and deploying firmware

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in firmware development
  • Experience in developing and debugging firmware
  • Proficiency in C, Studio 5000 or Ladder Logic
  • Experience working directly with manufacturing engineering teams
  • Experience working in a Start-up environment in a bonus
  • Worked on Sil2/3 development
Sheertex
 at a glance

At Sheertex, we believe in making the impossible possible. We've created the most resilient tights in the world. We are a dynamic team of determined people who strive to create work that is sustainable and solves a real problem.