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# Embedded Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Magswitch Automation Company
- **Location:** Superior, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Firmware, Modbus
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=61296b6a014c6061

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
 * Minimum of five years of relevant experience
 * Knowledgeable of embedded systems and programming C/C++
 * Experience with motors, actuators, sensor integration, and electrically actuated tool or automation systems
 * Ability to write and debug board-level drivers
 * Experience with MCU peripherals, including SPI, I2C, ADCs, and GPIO
 * Experience with MCU timers, interrupts, and DMA
 * Experience debugging firmware using scopes, logic analyzers, and serial tools
 * Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
 * Effective communication and organizational skills
 * Ability to test products hands-on and troubleshoot issues
 * Ability to create internal andcustomer-facingdocumentation
 * Ability to identify and understand relevant regulations and standards documents to ensure the product line meets all relevant standards and regulations
 * Ability to make intuitive decisions based on proper discernment of ideas and options
 * Possess strong verbal, written, and organizational skills essential to professional communication
 * Ability to work ina fast-pacedenvironment
 * Drive to expand THE TEAM's knowledge and develop new skills
 * International & Domestic Travel, Up to 20%

Nice to haves

 * Ability to create and design electrical circuits, PCBs, and control schematics
 * Knowledge or ability to program industrial robots and PLCs
 * Experience with stepper motors and writing stepper motor drivers
 * Experience with industrial automation protocols (Ethernet/IP,Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus and CAN Open)

## Description

The Embedded Systems Engineer will serve as the in-house technical owner for an outsourced embedded and electrical engineering strategy, responsible for defining requirements, selecting and managing external engineering partners, and ensuring delivery of production-ready firmware, electronics, controls, and connected-tool platforms for Magswitch electromechanical and robotic products., * Write, revise, and improve firmware for both new and existing hardware

 * Bring up new boards and test firmware on real hardware
 * Debug firmware issues using logs, scopes, and basic test tools
 * Work with sensors, motors, I/O, and communication interfaces
 * Support firmware testing for prototypes and production units
 * Work with the sales team to help debug issues in the field
 * Work closely with the overseas manufacturing team, including off-hours meetings
 * Work with contractors and customers as needed
 * Stay on track with project timelines and budgets
 * Identify and promptly elevate any risk to project schedules and budgets to the manager


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