Embedded Systems Engineer - Manufacturing Controls

The Pivot Group Careers; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting an Embedded Systems Engineer for opportunities in the St. Johns, MI area. This role focuses on developing and validating embedded firmware for production equipment and collaborating with controls engineers to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on troubleshooting experience, embedded C/C++ skills, and the ability to read schematics. On-site position with strong focus on documentation and system integration.

Qualifications

• Hands-on troubleshooting in manufacturing settings is expected.
• Strong documentation habits for code and test records.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field.
• Experience writing embedded C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, CAN protocols.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use lab instruments like oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Document code, wiring, and test procedures for maintenance teams.
• Run bench tests and validate firmware against performance requirements.
• Collaborate 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.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Documentation

Written communication

Reading schematics

Embedded C/C++

Laboratory instruments

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

SPI

I2C

UART

CAN

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting an Embedded Systems Engineer for opportunities in the St. Johns, MI area. This role focuses on developing and validating embedded firmware for production equipment and collaborating with controls engineers to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on troubleshooting experience, embedded C/C++ skills, and the ability to read schematics. On-site position with strong focus on documentation and system integration.