Embedded Systems Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in embedded systems engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Battle Creek seeking experienced Embedded Systems Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Battle Creek region seeking Embedded Systems Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded hardware and firmware for manufacturing equipment.
• Integrate embedded systems with industrial automation platforms and production lines.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for embedded systems on the factory floor.
• Optimize embedded system performance, reliability, and cost for high-volume production environments.
• Implement and maintain embedded solutions for real-time data acquisition and process control.
• Ensure embedded systems comply with manufacturing safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to enhance manufacturing processes through embedded technology.

Recommended Qualifications

• Expertise in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Proficiency with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, PIC) and peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, ADC).
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS or bare-metal development.
• Ability to debug embedded hardware/firmware using tools like JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, CAN) and sensor integration.
• Strong understanding of electronic schematics and datasheets for hardware/firmware integration.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, PROFINET, CAN).
• Familiarity with PLC programming and integration.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) principles.
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or machine vision systems.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Embedded Systems Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, IoT Engineer, Real-Time Embedded Engineer, Embedded Developer, Embedded C/C++ Engineer, Microcontroller Engineer, Embedded Software Developer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.