Senior Engineer Embedded Systems

City of Shakopee, MN; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson’s Senior Engineer, Embedded Systems in Elyria, OH collaborates with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software teams to design firmware for professional tools with embedded electronics, including BLDC motor control and BLE connectivity.

You will drive system design, evaluate new technologies, mentor engineers, and adopt Generative AI tools to accelerate firmware development while supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or 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 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 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

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

AI-driven solutions

Agile & DevOps

System diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Unit testing

Schematic reading

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!

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.