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# Embedded Systems Engineer - Dearborn Area job in Dearborn

- **Company:** The Pivot Group
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Salary:** $82,000.0 - $127,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Break Fix, Process Control Systems, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2555941/embedded-systems-engineer-dearborn-area-michigan-mi-dearborn

## About the Role

* Experience writing embedded C or C++ for microcontrollers.
 * Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN.
 * Ability to read electrical schematics and use lab instruments like oscilloscopes.
 * Hands-on troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
 * Strong written documentation habits for code and test records.
 * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.

Bonus Qualifications

 * Experience with version control and continuous integration tools.
 * Experience with real-time operating systems.
 * Knowledge of PLC or industrial control systems.
 * Familiarity with functional safety standards.
 * Python or scripting skills for test automation., Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

## Description

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a embedded systems engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Dearborn area seeking experienced Embedded Systems Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Embedded Systems Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Dearborn in Wayne County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Taylor, Romulus, Allen Park, and Wyandotte.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Dearborn area seeking Embedded Systems Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

 * Debug hardware and software issues on the factory floor.
 * Integrate sensors, motors, and communication interfaces into control systems.
 * Support new equipment builds from prototype through production launch.
 * Document code, wiring, and test procedures for maintenance teams.
 * Run bench tests and validate firmware against performance requirements.
 * Work with controls and process engineers to resolve downtime causes.
 * Update legacy embedded code to meet current safety and quality standards.
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