Firmware Engineer

Interact with internal and external customers in a professional, customer‑centric manner

Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to support project and business objectives

Work autonomously with minimal supervision, applying provided guidance and training as needed

Remain flexible and proactively develop new skills to support evolving project requirements

Lead the design and ensure the quality of complex systems composed of multiple modules or subsystems

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers responsible for individual system components

Contribute input to strategic planning and support the group’s long‑term technical initiatives

Perform all work with engineering rigor while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and Toyota’s Core Values

Apply extensive experience (10–15 years) in firmware development using operating systems, bare‑metal environments, or hybrid approaches

Utilize object‑oriented and functional programming languages across complex firmware projects

Leverage scripting languages where appropriate to support development and automation efforts

Apply understanding of Toyota Material Handling’s product portfolio and business practices to engineering decisions

Create, maintain, and review clear, thorough, and high‑quality technical documentation

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, or an advanced degree (Master’s or higher) combined with equivalent experience

Proficiency in C and C++ development for resource‑constrained embedded platforms

Hands‑on experience with bare‑metal systems and/or Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Working knowledge of common hardware communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, and UART

Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across hardware and software boundaries

Solid understanding of operating system fundamentals, including hardware and software interrupts, threading, and task scheduling

Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hybrid schedule—collaborate in person at our Columbus, IN

The role will initially report in person during a period of training and will transition to a hybrid schedule once the employee has a solid understanding of the role and expectations.

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers

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