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From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.\nWe are currently seeking a Senior Firmware and Control Engineer to join our dynamic team in Castel Guelfo (BO), Italy!\nThis position is in charge to design, analyze and troubleshoot firmware code (IC embedded code), contributes to code reviews and team performance improvement. Read and understands the diagram of hardware and embedded system. Define the tests to validate the firmware design and write proper documentation. Motivate the team members and guarantee the correct flow of information to avoid misunderstanding and lack of clarity. Provide technical support in case the customer requires. Analyze specific applications providing active support and service.\nWhat kind of work will you be doing?\nWorks with the Firmware team to design, analyze and troubleshoot software for functions allocated, understands the working principle of hardware.\nProvide the firmware test specification and support during the life of the product.\nWorks with the tech-support team to solve problems in field.\nCooperate with other engineering functions during the definition of the product specification.\nSupport the testing team for the definition of the test plan and review the test results.\nProduce technical documentation in line with the process requirements such as drawings, component specification.\nWhat will make you successful?\nExcellent planning and communication skills are required.\nHard skills required: C language based on DSP real time system architecture, Git/Git Lab and Tortoise SVN, DSP/MCU architecture, preferable TI oriented\nGood knowledge: Can Bus, I2C, Spi and Serial protocol communication, PWM and ADC Converter, familiarity with laboratory instruments (multimeter, oscilloscope, power meter), electronic power converter\nSoft skills: Implementation of control algorithms using Simulink/Matlab, PID regulator, Clarke and Park transforms, Digital filtering, Hardware in the loop\nUniversity degree or technical diploma in Software/Electronic Engineering or equivalent\n5 years or more of experience in equivalent areas (e.g., UPS, Inverter, Power converter or low voltage electrical distribution) is a plus.\nGood knowledge of the PLM (Product Life Cycle management) and processes.\nGood team working attitude and communication.\nCustomer oriented and availability to travel.\nGood English language knowledge.\nIf YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!\nThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.\nOUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.\nOUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES\nCustomer Focus\nOperational Excellence\nHigh-Performance Culture\nInnovation\nFinancial Strength\nOUR BEHAVIORS\nOwn It\nAct With Urgency\nFoster a Customer-First Mindset\nThink Big and Execute\nLead by Example\nDrive Continuous Improvement\nLearn and Seek Out Development\nThe anticipated salary range for this role in the Castel Guelfo (BO), Italy locality is between 41.000€ to 52.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.\nThe applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.\nVertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.\nWe promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.\nIf you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to \nIf you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers","description_format":"text","description_chars":5012,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Servers & Data Center Hardware","Power Supplies & Power Electronics","HVAC & Refrigeration"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-18T14:33:28Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":4,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.149,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":90,"expected_fill_days":5,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","velocity","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-21T05:46:15Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":58459,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vertiv-senior-firmware-and-control-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vertiv-senior-firmware-and-control-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-21T12:04:02Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":17115,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-22T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":58885},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=58885"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fvertiv-senior-firmware-and-control-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fvertiv-senior-firmware-and-control-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fvertiv-senior-firmware-and-control-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/vertiv-senior-firmware-and-control-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fvertiv-senior-firmware-and-control-engineer"}]}