Embedded Systems Engineer

Magswitch Automation Company•Superior, CO

1d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
Minimum of five years of relevant experience
Knowledgeable of embedded systems and programming C/C++
Experience with motors, actuators, sensor integration, and electrically actuated tool or automation systems
Ability to write and debug board-level drivers
Experience with MCU peripherals, including SPI, I2C, ADCs, and GPIO
Experience with MCU timers, interrupts, and DMA
Experience debugging firmware using scopes, logic analyzers, and serial tools
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Effective communication and organizational skills
Ability to test products hands-on and troubleshoot issues
Ability to create internal and customer-facing documentation
Ability to identify and understand relevant regulations and standards documents to ensure the product line meets all relevant standards and regulations
Ability to make intuitive decisions based on proper discernment of ideas and options
Possess strong verbal, written, and organizational skills essential to professional communication
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Drive to expand THE TEAM’s knowledge and develop new skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to create and design electrical circuits, PCBs, and control schematics
Knowledge or ability to program industrial robots and PLCs
Experience with stepper motors and writing stepper motor drivers
Experience with industrial automation protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus and CAN Open)

Responsibilities

Write, revise, and improve firmware for both new and existing hardware
Bring up new boards and test firmware on real hardware
Debug firmware issues using logs, scopes, and basic test tools
Work with sensors, motors, I/O, and communication interfaces
Support firmware testing for prototypes and production units
Work with the sales team to help debug issues in the field
Work closely with the overseas manufacturing team, including off-hours meetings
Work with contractors and customers as needed
Stay on track with project timelines and budgets
Identify and promptly elevate any risk to project schedules and budgets to the manager