FPGA Developer for Optical Sensor Systems (a)

The Baumer Group is an internationally leading manufacturer of sensors and measuring instruments for factory and process automation. We owe this success to our approximately 2,800 employees worldwide, who are always searching for the best solutions for our customers with passion, expertise, and commitment. At the Baumer High-Tech Center in Stockach, the Baumer Group combines smart sensor technology with efficient logistics. Around 280 employees develop, manufacture, and deliver high-precision sensor solutions here. Modern offices, open meeting zones, and generous catering and recreation areas create an inspiring work environment that promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange. As an FPGA Developer for Optical Sensor Systems, you work on innovative sensor solutions for automation technology. Together with experts from Embedded Software, System Engineering, and Electronics, you develop powerful sensor platforms and real-time image processing solutions for demanding measurement tasks. You take responsibility for FPGA architectures, further develop new technologies, and contribute your own ideas from the first concept phase to successful product launch. You work with a high degree of independence and actively shape the FPGA area at our location.

• You develop powerful FPGA solutions for innovative optical sensor systems and applications in industrial measurement technology.
• The conception of modern FPGA architectures and the selection of suitable technologies and components are your responsibility.
• From architecture through VHDL implementation to verification and commissioning, you accompany FPGA designs throughout the entire development process.
• You continuously further develop existing FPGA platforms and contribute new solution approaches for future product generations.
• You actively participate in the implementation and optimization of image processing algorithms for demanding sensor applications.
• The integration of CMOS image sensors, DDR memories, and Ethernet interfaces into modern FPGA systems is part of your area of responsibility.
• With an eye for performance, you analyze and optimize data paths regarding bandwidth, latency, and resource efficiency.
• Through the targeted use of clock domain crossing, pipelining, and timing closure, you ensure robust and reliable FPGA architectures.
• In close collaboration with Embedded Software, System Engineering, Electronics Development, and Product Management, innovative solutions for our customers are created.
• You independently assume technical responsibility for the FPGA portion within interdisciplinary development projects and actively contribute your expertise.

• You have a completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Technical Computer Science, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in FPGA development form the basis for your quick and thorough onboarding into demanding development projects.
• A holistic understanding of FPGA systems and their architectures enables you to reliably grasp technical relationships and develop optimal solutions.
• With a structured and independent working style, you drive topics forward in a targeted manner and maintain an overview even with complex issues.
• You quickly acquire new technologies and challenges and pragmatically apply your knowledge in practice.