Embedded Systems Engineer - Coopersville Area

Job Description:

Embedded Systems Engineer | Coopersville, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $127,000 depending on experience

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

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Coopersville 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software for manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing embedded systems in production environments.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with new and existing devices.
• Implement and maintain communication protocols for industrial automation.
• Optimize embedded system performance and reliability for continuous operation.
• Develop and execute test plans for new and updated embedded systems.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing and field service teams.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems design and development, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in C/C++ programming for microcontrollers and microprocessors.
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming.
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Familiarity with hardware-software integration, debugging, and testing tools.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) beyond basic microcontroller-based systems.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus).
• Demonstrated ability to debug hardware/software interactions using lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508) and their application in embedded systems.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Hardware Engineer, IoT Engineer, Controls Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Systems Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at

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 at The Pivot Group Network 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.

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• Resume
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• BASIC
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• Operating Systems
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• Software
• Testing
• Design
• Engineering
• Training
• Communication


Salary Package:
$ 82,000.00 - 127,000.00 (US Dollar)