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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Systems Engineer - **Company:** Magswitch Automation Company - **Location:** Superior, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, C++ (Programming Language), CANopen, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Firmware, Modbus, Smart Devices - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e1b1dac96ea3e810 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Troubleshooting electrical systems?, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, or a related field * Minimum of five years of relevant experience in embedded systems, electronics, controls, or outsourced product development * Demonstrated ability to manage external engineering partners, contractors, or offshore design teams * Strong knowledge of embedded firmware development in C/C++ and board-level driver development * Experience with MCU peripherals including SPI, I2C, ADCs, GPIO, timers, interrupts, and DMA * Hands-on experience with debugging using scopes, logic analyzers, serial tools, and structured test methods * Working knowledge of PCB design, schematic review, component selection, and prototype validation * Experience with motors, actuators, sensor integration, and electrically actuated tool or automation systems * Knowledge of industrial and embedded communication protocols such as CANOpen, Modbus, EtherCAT, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP * Ability to define requirements, review technical deliverables, and hold suppliers accountable for quality, schedule, and documentation * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across global teams * Ability to create internal and customer-facing technical documentation * Ability to identify and understand relevant regulations and standards to ensure the product line meets required compliance expectations * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous learning across the team * International and domestic travel up to 20% Nice to haves * Experience creating or reviewing electrical circuits, PCBs, and control schematics * Experience managing outsourced development of complete connected products, from concept through prototype and production support * Knowledge of industrial robots, PLCs, and robotic end-of-arm or electrically actuated tooling * Experience with motor drivers, stepper motors, servo systems, or closed-loop actuator control * Experience with IoT platforms, edge devices, telemetry, remote diagnostics, or connected industrial products * Experience working with overseas suppliers in India or other offshore engineering locations * Familiarity with production transfer, DFM/DFT practices, compliance documentation, and supplier qualification processes ## 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., * Own the technical execution of an in-house managed, outsourced-delivered embedded systems development strategy * Define product requirements, architecture, interfaces, validation criteria, and deliverables for external engineering partners * Identify, qualify, and interface outsource suppliers, with particular focus on firms in Pune and Chennai, India * Lead technical reviews of firmware, PCB design, motor control systems, sensor integration, and system controls * Oversee development of on-tool sensing, embedded firmware, industrial communications, and connected IoT-enabled product features * Interface and manage supplier output for board bring-up, driver development, debugging, prototyping, and production readiness * Coordinate with internal engineering, manufacturing, sales, and operations teams to align outsourced work with product and customer requirements * Support troubleshooting of field issues and ensure external partners provide timely technical resolution * Maintain project schedules, budgets, documentation quality, and risk visibility across internal and outsourced workstreams * Ensure that delivered designs meet relevant regulations, standards, manufacturability expectations, and Magswitch quality requirements ## Related Videos - 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