Electrical Engineer - Embedded Software

Graco•Dayton, MN

1d•$75,000 - $131,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. In this role, you will design the embedded software that powers Graco’s next generation of products. You will turn customer and market needs into practical solutions, guide prototypes through testing and release, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams. You will contribute to new product development and cost-reduction initiatives while building expertise in both embedded software and electrical hardware. This role is exciting because you will apply strong software architecture and development skills while expanding your hardware knowledge to solve real-world engineering challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
3+ years of successful new product development experience.
Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, real-time operating systems (RTOS), C/C++, object-oriented programming, and/or Git.
Strong engineering judgment and technical problem-solving skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
Ability to recognize customer needs and market trends that influence product requirements.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Nice To Haves

Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and CODESYS.
Experience in a global industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop embedded firmware and software for new products and cost-reduction initiatives.
Contribute to product specifications and translate requirements into practical design concepts.
Read and interpret circuit schematics, hardware drawings, and software code.
Identify applicable standards and analyze designs for compliance.
Use engineering tools and techniques, including circuit simulation and software analysis, to evaluate designs.
Define and lead prototype development, laboratory testing, and field testing.
Review technical documentation, including instruction manuals and product literature.
Partner with manufacturing to develop effective production processes.
Lead small new product development projects and coordinate work across the project team.
Complete project feasibility and pre-production authorizations.
Create and maintain schedules, track progress, and communicate risks early.
Support release-for-sale activities and provide clear oral and written status updates.
Identify new product opportunities by understanding customer needs and market trends.
Evaluate Graco and competitive products to uncover opportunities for improvement.
Propose and develop technologies that solve meaningful customer challenges.
Support products by preparing Engineering Change Orders, troubleshooting issues in manufacturing, the lab, and customer locations, and initiating corrective actions.
Stay current on developments in embedded systems, electrical engineering, and relevant industry standards.
Build knowledge of Graco products, operating systems, customer applications, and quality processes.
Monitor emerging trends in customer markets and apply insights to product development.
Perform other duties as assigned.