Job Description:The Embedded Systems Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, and support of embedded electronics systems used in applications. This role focuses on building and maintaining control and monitoring systems that support friction modifier application, along with associated sensor technologies used in the field.You will collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, field teams, and external partners to deliver reliable, production-ready embedded systems. The role spans full product lifecycle ownership-from early concept through prototyping, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of both new and existing systems.
What You'll Do- Lead and support the development of embedded electronics systems from concept through design, simulation, prototyping, testing, and production readiness
- Design, document, and prototype hardware solutions including analog/digital circuits and embedded system components
- Develop and maintain embedded firmware and operating systems
- Manage sustaining engineering efforts as well as new product development initiatives within the electronics team
- Partner with third-party design vendors to review, optimize, and integrate outsourced hardware and firmware solutions
- Provide technical support to internal teams including sales, customer service, field service, and applications engineering
- Investigate and troubleshoot field issues, including failure analysis of returned systems and implementation of corrective actions
- Perform verification and validation testing on prototypes and production systems
- Create and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals, datasheets, and troubleshooting guides
- Support remote monitoring and administration of deployed friction control assets
- Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed
- Contribute to additional engineering and project needs as assigned
What We're Looking ForEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required
- 3-6 years of experience in electrical or embedded systems engineering
- Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, electro-mechanical systems, and wireless/cellular connectivity
- Experience with low-power embedded systems, including battery- and solar-powered applications
- Experience with microcontrollers and single-board computers
- Firmware development experience in C, C#, or Python preferred
Technical Skills- Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, ADC/data acquisition systems)
- Experience with PCB design tools (Altium preferred; OrCAD or similar acceptable)
- Familiarity with EMC testing and mitigation techniques (preferred)
- Experience with embedded electronics simulation, design, and debugging
Skills & Attributes- Strong systems thinking and understanding of engineering principles
- Excellent troubleshooting and electro-mechanical problem-solving skills
- Strong project management, organization, and prioritization abilities
- Ability to work across mechanical, software, and field engineering teams
- Clear and effective communicator (written and verbal)
- High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working directly with internal stakeholders and external customers
- Experience with mechanical CAD tools (AutoCAD or OnShape) is a plus
- Familiarity with technical documentation tools (Adobe Illustrator/InDesign a plus)
