About this role
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
We are looking for a Firmware Engineer at our factory in Belluno, who wants their code to live beyond the screen—driving smart, sustainable HVACR systems through embedded innovation.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of microcontroller software for technical applications. You will contribute to the full development lifecycle — from concept through to validation — ensuring the delivery of reliable, high-performance embedded solutions.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, product excellence, and continuous improvement. You will be able to work in a hybrid working model with 2 days per week from home.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
- Deliver on specific milestones for new product development, sustaining engineering, and cost reduction projects.
- Design, code, and document firmware according to defined requirements.
- Produce high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Participate in peer code reviews and design discussions.
- Support software testing and validation in simulated and lab environments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and system engineering teams.
- Ensure compliance with development standards and best practices.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Proficiency in C programming for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers or similar.
- Strong understanding of embedded system architecture.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Hands-on experience with test and measurement tools (tester, calibrators, oscilloscopes, etc.).
- Experience developing and debugging low-level drivers.
- Proven autonomy in learning new development tools and microcontrollers.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).
- Ability to organize work independently and meet deadlines.
Preferred qualifications or experience:
- A degree in electronics or computer science
- Experience in HVAC.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, or I²C.
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Exposure to continuous integration and automated testing environments.
- Understanding of EMC design principles and hardware-software integration.
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts in embedded systems.
- Experience with C++ or Python for test automation.
About the location:
Copeland Controls is a global leader in high-quality products and services, distributed and supported across more than 70 countries by a network of skilled and knowledgeable professionals. Our Belluno (Italy) manufacturing site employs over 200 dedicated team members who provide exceptional training, hospitality, and customer service, ensuring the correct selection of controllers and efficient after-sales support.
Our brand-new Innovation Center spans 1,000 sq.m and features a cutting-edge research and development laboratory. This state-of-the-art facility allows us to test control systems directly on counters, cabinets, and compressor racks under real-world environmental and operational conditions.
Join our dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking company leading innovation in the industry! If this sounds like you, please apply! We can’t wait to speak with you!
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.
No calls or agency requests please.
Other facts
About Copeland
Copeland is a global leader in sustainable climate solutions. We help commercial, industrial, refrigeration and residential customers reduce their carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.
We are addressing issues like climate change, growing populations, electricity demands, and complex global supply chains with innovations that:
Advance energy transition in heating, cooling and cold chain solutions.
Accelerate the adoption of refrigerants that reduced climate impact.
Safeguard critical goods like food and medicine through the refrigerated supply chain (cold chain).
Sustainability has been at the heart of who we are for over 100 years.
We are backed by 18,000 talented colleagues globally with feet on the ground in more than 40 countries – a global presence that makes it possible to serve customers wherever they are in the world and meet challenges with scale and speed. Our industry-leading brands and diversified portfolio deliver innovation and technology proven in over 200 million installations worldwide.
Together, we create sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet today and for future generations.
What you'll do
- The Firmware Engineer will design, develop, and test microcontroller software for HVACR systems. They will contribute to the full development lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of reliable embedded solutions.
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