Systems Engineer - Embedded Hardware & Systems

Ingersoll-Rand; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options including medical and prescription plans

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll-Rand is seeking a Systems Engineer in Davidson, NC. This role serves as the technical owner of embedded controller hardware and platform systems to support industrial products.

The ideal candidate will translate product requirements into system-level definitions, collaborate with global teams, and maintain requirements traceability throughout the product lifecycle. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience are required.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 – $100,000, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems, controls, or embedded engineering.

Responsibilities

• Translate product and platform requirements into clear, testable system-level definitions.
• Own system design of controller hardware, including I/O, communication interfaces, and machine integration.
• Define system interface requirements and constraints (timing, power, safety, thermal) across subsystems.
• Maintain end-to-end requirements traceability from concept through validation and release.
• Identify risks, integration issues, and system-level challenges early in the design process.
• Collaborate with Test and QA teams to define validation criteria and verify system readiness.
• Use field data and system telemetry to validate design performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with global engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to support development and execution.

Skills

Strong understanding of embedded controller systems and hardware platforms

Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (CAN, RS485, SPI/I2C)

Experience with system requirements development and traceability tools (ALM/PLM)

Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards (UL, IEC, ISO, EMI/EMC)

Ability to translate complex technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

Ingersoll-Rand is seeking a Systems Engineer in Davidson, NC. This role serves as the technical owner of embedded controller hardware and platform systems to support industrial products.

The ideal candidate will translate product requirements into system-level definitions, collaborate with global teams, and maintain requirements traceability throughout the product lifecycle. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience are required.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 – $100,000, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.