Embedded Systems Engineer — Manufacturing Firmware

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network recruits Embedded Systems Engineers for Grand Rapids area manufacturers in Kent County. These roles emphasize quality over speed, involving firmware development, hardware integration, and production support from prototype to launch.

Strong candidates will have embedded C/C for microcontrollers, experience with SPI, I2C, UART or CAN, the ability to read schematics, and hands-on troubleshooting on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded firmware development for microcontrollers.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use lab instruments.
• Hands-on troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Run bench tests and validate firmware against performance requirements.
• Update legacy firmware to meet current safety and quality standards.
• Document code, wiring, and test procedures for maintenance teams.
• 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

embedded C/C for microcontrollers

SPI/I2C/UART/CAN

schematic reading

debugging on factory floor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Lab instruments

Version control (Git)

Job description

The Pivot Group Network recruits Embedded Systems Engineers for Grand Rapids area manufacturers in Kent County. These roles emphasize quality over speed, involving firmware development, hardware integration, and production support from prototype to launch.

Strong candidates will have embedded C/C for microcontrollers, experience with SPI, I2C, UART or CAN, the ability to read schematics, and hands-on troubleshooting on the factory floor.