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Senior Firmware Engineer – Saia Burgess Controls (Honeywell)

Location: Givisiez or Rolle, Switzerland (Hybrid – Fixed 3 days on-site / 2 remote)

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to take ownership of firmware development and maintenance across the QronoX platform and a broad portfolio of legacy Saia Burgess Controls products. This role requires deep technical expertise in embedded systems, the ability to work autonomously on complex topics, and strong systems-thinking across hardware, firmware, and product interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance firmware for QronoX automation controllers.
• Own sustaining engineering and bug fixing activities for legacy SBC products.
• Perform deep root-cause analysis across multi-module, real-time embedded systems.
• Understand and manage interactions between firmware components, hardware modules, and system-level behavior.
• Work closely with hardware, QA, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, documentation, and testability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience debugging complex systems with limited external support.
• Strong self-organization and ownership mindset.

Workplace Model

This position follows Honeywell’s fixed hybrid model of 3 days on-site and 2 days remote per week. Givisiez is the primary R&D center for the Saia Burgess Controls brand and hosts the embedded engineering teams, hardware labs, and core QronoX and legacy product test environments. Regular on-site presence in Givisiez enables close collaboration with the core engineering team and access to laboratory infrastructure required for deep firmware and hardware debugging. Rolle serves as a complementary Honeywell site, supporting broader collaboration while maintaining strong alignment with the Givisiez R&D organization.

Our Benefits

• Thorough induction at a leading global company
• Versatile area of responsibility and excellent career prospects
• Working with latest technology and tools
• Flexible and modern working environment with individual development and training opportunities
• Culture, that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation in an international work environment
• A well-coordinated, collegial and motivated team
• Option for a company car for private use (according to company policies)
• An attractive salary and vacation package

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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