Embedded Systems Engineer - Paw Paw Area

Job Description:

Embedded Systems Engineer | Paw Paw, MI

Salary Range: $83,000 - $128,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in embedded systems engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Paw Paw, seeking experienced Embedded Systems Engineers to strengthen their teams.

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 are partnering with organizations in Paw Paw that are seeking Embedded Systems Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and test firmware for new manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing embedded systems on production lines.
• Design and implement hardware interfaces for sensors and actuators.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers on system integration.
• Optimize embedded software for performance, reliability, and power consumption.
• Perform root cause analysis on embedded system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Document design specifications, test plans, and validation reports for embedded systems.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development for manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for microcontroller programming and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, PROFINET).
• Demonstrated ability in hardware-software integration and debugging for production systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

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 and troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions in a production environment.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508) and their application in embedded systems.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Firmware Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Hardware-Software Integration Engineer, IoT Engineer, Real-Time Embedded Engineer, Systems Design Engineer, Robotics Engineer (Embedded), FPGA Design 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.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Offers
• Robotics
• Support
• BASIC
• Development
• Root Cause Analysis
• Debugging
• ROOT
• Interfaces
• Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Version Control
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Electrical Engineering
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Validation
• Agile
• Reliability
• Operating Systems
• Software Development
• Manufacturing
• Specifications
• Programming
• Integration
• C++
• Preparation
• Software
• Git
• Design
• Engineering
• Communication


Salary Package:
$ 83,000.00 - 128,000.00 (US Dollar)