Job Description

Job Title: Firmware Product Owner/Engineer

Classification: Exempt – Salary

Reports to: VP of Engineering and NPD

Supervisory Responsibility: 0%

Travel Requirements: 25%

Type and Hours: Hybrid, Full Time

Location: Cranberry Township, PA

Are you ready to shape the future of battery-operated smart tools? Continental Tool Group is expanding into this dynamic market and seeking a Firmware Product Owner/Engineer to join our corporate engineering team.

This role presents a unique opportunity to be part of groundbreaking new product development (NPD) at an established company. Initially focused solely on NPD, the position will evolve into a mix of NPD and sustaining as our smart-tool line enters the marketplace.

If you're a firmware expert with Agile experience, eager to drive innovation and collaborate with dispersed teams, this is your chance to be a key player in shaping a cutting-edge product line.

What You'll Do:

• Act as the Agile Product Owner, including:
• Transforming customer requirements into well-defined backlogs
• Prioritize and sequence backlog items for maximum value realization
• Collaborate with dispersed firmware sprint and cross-functional teams to drive development efforts
• Lead firmware engineering efforts, including:
• Developing architectural and design documentation
• Coding in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems
• Designing and implementing wired and wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, SPI, etc.)
• Developing PID motor control strategies
• Working with MCUs and DSPs
• Conducting root cause analysis for troubleshooting
• Designing in a controlled environment, ideally following ISO standards

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of Agile Product Owner experience, including backlog creation and grooming
• 5+ years of firmware engineering experience
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation

Preferred Experience (Not Required):

• Designing battery-operated handheld tools
• Vibe Coding
• Collaborating with external partners, including overseas

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Software Engineering, or a related field, from an accredited 4-year university

More about Continental Tool Group:

Continental Tool Group takes pride in its products, offering unique solutions, some of which have earned patent protection. Being a part of the corporate engineering group doesn’t simply mean providing solutions, we strive to offer the best solution that takes into account the use of the product as well as incorporating innovative ideas that others don’t take into consideration, which allows Continental Tool Group to stand out from our competition. We offer a very competitive salary, growth opportunities, and benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a competitive 401k match. Come Join our team and let’s build tomorrow’s solutions today.

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