Embedded Systems Engineer | St. Johns, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 - $131,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in St. Johns seeking Embedded Systems Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in St. Johns that are adding Embedded Systems Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware for manufacturing automation and control systems.
• Integrate embedded hardware and software components into production machinery and test equipment.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex embedded systems issues on the factory floor.
• Develop and implement communication protocols for industrial control and data acquisition.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and production teams to define system requirements and specifications.
• Optimize embedded system performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for mass production environments.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for embedded system designs, code, and test procedures.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems development.
• Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M) and their peripherals.
• Proficiency in debugging embedded hardware and software using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD debuggers.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, CAN, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for deterministic system design.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM) / testability (DFT).

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, PROFINET).
• Familiarity with production test fixture development and automation scripting (e.g., Python).
• Exposure to manufacturing execution systems (MES) or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).
• Knowledge of quality methodologies like root cause analysis (RCA) or 8D problem-solving.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Embedded Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Hardware-Software Engineer, IoT Engineer, Low-Level Software Engineer, Real-Time Embedded Engineer, Embedded Engineer, Device Driver Engineer

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.