Senior Engineer Embedded Systems

Emerson; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Senior Engineer, Embedded Systems in Elyria, OH to design, develop, and sustain firmware for professional tools with embedded electronics including BLDC motor control and BLE connectivity. You will collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams to translate bold concepts into reliable products that drive growth.

You will lead architecture design, perform feasibility studies, and evaluate emerging technologies while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring best

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive the adoption of Generative AI tools to accelerate firmware development lifecycle and enhance code quality.
• Design, develop, and sustain firmware for embedded tools including BLDC motor control and BLE connectivity.
• Lead system design, architecture, and system requirements development.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and technical risk evaluations for new products.
• Evaluate new technologies and tools.
• Provide technical leadership to uphold software quality standards and guide a global development team.
• Mentor junior engineers with 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.

Skills

Firmware development

C/C++

Python

RTOS

Drivers

AGILE/DevOps

Gen AI tooling

BLE/BLDC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Automated code review

Embedded toolchains

Job description

Job Description

Join us in building the next generation of intelligent tools. As a Senior Engineer, Embedded Systems, 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!

Join us in building the next generation of intelligent tools. As a Senior Engineer, Embedded Systems, 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! Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, utility, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, HDE, and Klauke, we deliver tools our customers trust to handle their toughest challenges.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Drive the adoption of Generative AI tools (such as GitHub Copilot or automated code review frameworks) to accelerate the firmware development lifecycle and enhance code quality.
• Design, develop, and sustain 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.
• Evaluate new and emerging technologies and tools.
• 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. You follow through on commitments. You 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:

• Experience evaluating and implementing AI-driven solutions to improve system diagnostics or optimize embedded software performance.
• Knowledge of embedded systems design (drivers, RTOS, ISRs, etc.) and related languages including C/C++ and Python.
• Experience designing firmware architecture and modular code used across multiple products.
• Experience with agile development methods and dev ops including source control, integrated unit testing, and builds.
• Ability to read schematics and perform basic measurements and testing of hardware.
• Knowledge of functional safety compliance standards.
• Experience leading projects, breaking down and estimating work, and supporting team members.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

About Us

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

WHY EMERSON

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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.

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.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!