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# Embedded Systems Engineer - Grand Rapids Area job in Grand Rapids

- **Company:** The Pivot Group
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $84,000.0 - $129,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, EtherCAT, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Modbus, Profibus, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Git, Process Control Systems, Software Version Control, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2315103/embedded-systems-engineer-grand-rapids-area-michigan-mi-grand-rapids

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
 * 3+ years of experience in embedded software development for real-time operating systems (RTOS) in a manufacturing environment.
 * Proficiency in C/C++ programming for microcontrollers and microprocessors.
 * Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters) and in-circuit debuggers/emulators.
 * Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, CAN, Profibus).
 * Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies., * Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP).
 * Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849).
 * Proficiency in real-time operating systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS or Zephyr.
 * Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems., Firmware Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Hardware-Software Integration Engineer, IoT Engineer, Real-Time Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer (Embedded), Robotics Engineer (Embedded), DSP Engineer (Embedded), ASIC Design Engineer (Embedded Focus), FPGA Design Engineer (Embedded Focus

## Description

* Design and implement embedded software for manufacturing equipment.
 * Troubleshoot and debug embedded systems in production environments.
 * Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with new and existing devices.
 * Develop and maintain firmware for industrial control systems.
 * Optimize embedded code for real-time performance and resource utilization.
 * Participate in the full product lifecycle, from concept to deployment and support.
 * Conduct root cause analysis for system failures and implement corrective actions.


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