Embedded Systems Platform Engineer

Emerson; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Elyria, OH, is seeking an Embedded Systems Platform Engineer to drive firmware design for intelligent tools. The role includes defining AI-based architectures and leading development efforts for industry applications like BLDC motor control.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 8 years of firmware experience. Join a collaborative team that values technical leadership and mentoring junior staff!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with firmware development.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States required.

Responsibilities

• Define AI-augmented firmware architectures.
• Architect automated orchestration frameworks.
• Design and develop firmware for embedded applications.
• Lead system design and requirements development.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and risk evaluations.
• Provide technical leadership to maintain software quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with problem solving.
• Support field investigations and supply chain issue resolution.

Skills

Firmware development

Embedded systems design (C/C++)

Agile development methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/computer engineering/computer science or related field

Job description

Job Description

Join us in building the next generation of intelligent tools. As an Embedded Systems Platform Engineer based in Elyria, OH, you’ll collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams to turn bold concepts into reliable products that delight customers and fuel our growth. You’ll drive the design of embedded systems for applications such as BLDC motor control and BLE. Your impact will be immediate and lasting!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Define the strategy for AI-augmented firmware architectures, ensuring that system designs are optimized for both traditional real-time performance and emerging Edge AI capabilities.
• Architect automated orchestration frameworks to streamline the translation of system requirements into verifiable architectural models.
• Design and develop firmware for professional tools with embedded electronics, including BLDC‑motor control and BLE connectivity.
• Lead system design, including architecture design and system requirements development.
• Conduct concept feasibility assessments and technical risk evaluations for new products.
• Provide technical leadership to uphold software quality standards by defining best practices, driving process improvements, and guiding a global development team toward consistent delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers, including hands‑on problem solving and debugging.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues, risks or developments.
• Support field investigations, manufacturing, and supply chain issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.

Who You Are:

You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions, follow through on commitments, and understand internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience with firmware development.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Expertise in designing modular firmware architectures that facilitate the integration of AI‑driven unit testing and automated system‑level verification.
• Familiarity with leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate the generation of architectural documentation and interface control documents.
• Knowledge of embedded systems design (drivers, RTOS, ISRs, etc.) and related languages including C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with agile development methods and dev ops including source control, integrated unit testing, and builds.
• Knowledge of functional safety compliance standards.
• Experience leading projects, breaking down and estimating work, and supporting team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.