Embedded Systems Engineer - Rockford Area
The Pivot Group, Rockford, MI, United States
Job Description:
Embedded Systems Engineer | Rockford, MI
Salary Range:
$80,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in embedded systems engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Rockford seeking experienced Embedded Systems Engineers.
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 are working with companies in Rockford that are adding Embedded Systems Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test embedded software for manufacturing automation systems.
Troubleshoot and debug complex hardware/software issues on production equipment.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate embedded systems into new products.
Implement and optimize control algorithms for industrial machinery and robotics.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for embedded systems, including specifications and test plans.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for field failures related to embedded systems.
Support the manufacturing team with software deployments and system configurations on the factory floor.
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 or industrial control systems.
Proficiency in C/C++ programming for microcontrollers and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, PROFINET).
Familiarity with hardware design principles, schematics, and debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and automation concepts.
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP).
Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508).
Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000).
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) in a manufacturing context.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Embedded C Engineer, RTOS Engineer, IoT Engineer, Hardware-Software Integration Engineer, Device Driver Engineer, Embedded Linux Engineer, Microcontroller Programmer, SoC 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
• Support
• Development
• Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Debugging
• ROOT
• Analysis
• Machinery
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Algorithms
• Electrical Engineering
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Operating Systems
• Software Development
• Manufacturing
• Specifications
• Automation
• Programming
• Integration
• C
• C++
• Linux
• Preparation
• Software
• Documentation
• Design
• Engineering
• Communication
Salary Package:
$ 80,000.00 - 125,000.00 (US Dollar)
Embedded Systems Engineer | Rockford, MI
Salary Range:
$80,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in embedded systems engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Rockford seeking experienced Embedded Systems Engineers.
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 are working with companies in Rockford that are adding Embedded Systems Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test embedded software for manufacturing automation systems.
Troubleshoot and debug complex hardware/software issues on production equipment.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate embedded systems into new products.
Implement and optimize control algorithms for industrial machinery and robotics.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for embedded systems, including specifications and test plans.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for field failures related to embedded systems.
Support the manufacturing team with software deployments and system configurations on the factory floor.
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 or industrial control systems.
Proficiency in C/C++ programming for microcontrollers and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, PROFINET).
Familiarity with hardware design principles, schematics, and debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and automation concepts.
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP).
Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 61508).
Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000).
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) in a manufacturing context.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Embedded C Engineer, RTOS Engineer, IoT Engineer, Hardware-Software Integration Engineer, Device Driver Engineer, Embedded Linux Engineer, Microcontroller Programmer, SoC 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
• Support
• Development
• Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Debugging
• ROOT
• Analysis
• Machinery
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Algorithms
• Electrical Engineering
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Operating Systems
• Software Development
• Manufacturing
• Specifications
• Automation
• Programming
• Integration
• C
• C++
• Linux
• Preparation
• Software
• Documentation
• Design
• Engineering
• Communication
Salary Package:
$ 80,000.00 - 125,000.00 (US Dollar)