Embedded Systems Engineer - Wixom Area
pivot groupWixom (MI)
$77,000 per year
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Posted 10 days ago
pivot groupWixom (MI)
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$77,000 per year
About the role
Embedded Systems Engineer | Wixom, MI
Salary Range: $77,000 - $122,000 depending on experience
Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling as an embedded systems engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Wixom area seeking embedded systems engineers to lead and enhance their operations. We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out. This posting covers embedded systems engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Wixom in Oakland County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Novi, Brighton, Howell, and Walled Lake.
The Opportunity:
We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Wixom area that seek skilled embedded systems engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.
Usual Responsibilities:
Integrate sensors, motors, and communication interfaces into control systems.
Support new equipment builds from prototype through production launch.
Document code, wiring, and test procedures for maintenance teams.
Run bench tests and validate firmware against performance requirements.
Work with controls and process engineers to resolve downtime causes.
Update legacy embedded code to meet current safety and quality standards.
Write and maintain firmware for embedded controllers used on production equipment.
Debug hardware and software issues on the factory floor.
Recommended Qualifications:
Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN.Ability to read electrical schematics and use lab instruments like oscilloscopes.
Hands-on troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
Strong written documentation habits for code and test records.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
Experience writing embedded C or C++ for microcontrollers.
Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with version control and continuous integration tools.
Experience with real-time operating systems.
Knowledge of PLC or industrial control systems.
Familiarity with functional safety standards.
Python or scripting skills for test automation.
Job Titles That Should Apply:
- Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer, Embedded, Hardware Engineer, Automation Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Test Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Embedded Systems Developer, Controls Engineer
- Work Authorization
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.
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