Embedded Systems Engineer — Drive Factory Automation (Traverse City)

The Pivot Group Careers; Traverse (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking Embedded Systems Engineers to join manufacturers in and around Traverse City, MI. This network-focused posting highlights opportunities in the region and emphasizes long‑term fit, skilled engineering, and practical project experience.

Salary ranges from $79,000 to $124,000 depending on experience, with emphasis on embedded C/C++, firmware development, and diagnostics on production equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Experience writing embedded C or C for microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN communication protocols.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use lab instruments like oscilloscopes.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or production setting.

Responsibilities

• Run bench tests and validate firmware against performance requirements.
• Work with controls and process engineers to resolve downtime causes.
• Update legacy embedded code to meet current safety and quality standards.
• Write and maintain firmware for embedded controllers used on production equipment.
• Debug hardware and software issues on the factory floor.
• Integrate sensors, motors, and communication interfaces into control systems.
• Support new equipment builds from prototype through production launch.
• Document code, wiring, and test procedures for maintenance teams.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPI

I2C

UART

CAN

Oscilloscope

RTOS

Version control

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking Embedded Systems Engineers to join manufacturers in and around Traverse City, MI. This network-focused posting highlights opportunities in the region and emphasizes long‑term fit, skilled engineering, and practical project experience.

Salary ranges from $79,000 to $124,000 depending on experience, with emphasis on embedded C/C++, firmware development, and diagnostics on production equipment.