Embedded Systems Engineer - Grand Haven Area

Job Description:

Embedded Systems Engineer | Grand Haven, MI

Salary Range: $81,000 - $126,000 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 Grand Haven, 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 partner with manufacturers across Grand Haven seeking Embedded Systems Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and test firmware for new manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve embedded system issues in production machinery.
• Design and implement control algorithms for robotic and automated manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate embedded systems into manufacturing lines.
• Perform root cause analysis on failures of embedded systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Optimize existing embedded systems for improved performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in production.

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++ for real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming.
• Hands-on experience with microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM, PIC) and peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, ADC/DAC).
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, PROFINET).
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers).

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) beyond basic microcontroller-level implementations.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, PROFINET).
• Demonstrated ability to debug complex hardware/software interactions using tools like logic analyzers or oscilloscopes.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, understanding production lifecycles and quality control.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Embedded Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Systems Design Engineer, IoT Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Real-time Systems 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 ;br>
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 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:
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Robotics
Support
BASIC
Development
Root Cause Analysis
Debugging
ROOT
Analysis
Machinery
Salary
Hiring
Partnerships
Algorithms
Electrical Engineering
Recruiting
Compensation
Electronics
Reliability
Operating Systems
Software Development
Quality Control
Manufacturing
Programming
C++
Preparation
Software
Design
Engineering
Communication

Salary Package:
$ 81,000.00 - 126,000.00 (US Dollar)