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Embedded Systems Engineer - Byron Center Area

The Pivot Group, Byron Center, MI, United States


Job Description:

Embedded Systems Engineer | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range:

$77,000 - $122,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in embedded systems engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Byron Center, seeking experienced Embedded Systems Engineers to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Byron Center region seeking Embedded Systems Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates-not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

Designing and implementing embedded software for manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshooting and debugging hardware and software issues on production lines.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements for new products.
Developing and maintaining firmware for industrial control systems.
Performing hardware and software integration testing for new and existing systems.
Optimizing embedded system performance and reliability in a manufacturing environment.
Providing technical support and training to manufacturing personnel.
Recommended Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in embedded software development for manufacturing environments.
Proficiency in C/C++ programming for microcontrollers and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters).
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA, EtherCAT).
Experience with embedded Linux and/or other industrial control systems.
Bonus Qualifications

Experience with IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP) for connected factory environments.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP).
Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) in a manufacturing context.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for embedded systems in industrial settings.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Firmware Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Hardware Engineer, IoT Engineer, Real-time Embedded Systems Engineer, DSP Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Embedded Hardware Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Offers
• TCP/IP
• Robotics
• Access
• Support
• Development
• Debugging
• Integration Testing
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Electrical Engineering
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Reliability
• Operating Systems
• Software Development
• Manufacturing
• Programming
• Integration
• Technical Support
• C++
• Linux
• Troubleshooting
• Preparation
• Software
• Testing
• Engineering
• Training
• Communication

Salary Package:
$ 77,000.00 - 122,000.00 (US Dollar)