Embedded Systems Engineer

Global Point Technology Group works at the forefront of modern manufacturing, designing, building, and sourcing for vital electrical and mechanical components. Do you love a challenge, and desire to put your whole self into working for a mission-driven organization? Are you passionately focused on customer service? Do you feel confident standing behind a reputation of quality, trust, and accountability?

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Position:Embedded Systems Engineer

Location: Chanhassen, MN

Job :189

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Embedded Systems Engineer (Hardware and Firmware)

American Control Electronics in Chanhassen, MN
Reports to:
Engineering Manager
Full-Time On-Site

Responsible for design, development, testing, and maintenance of electronic hardware and embedded firmware for microcontroller- and processor-based products. The role includes schematic capture, PCB design oversight, component selection, embedded C/C++ firmware development, hardware/firmware debugging, system integration, and validation. The ideal candidate has experience with digital and analog circuit design, power electronics, communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, and/or Ethernet), and laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, frequency analyzers, current probes, and logic analyzers.

The engineer will work across the entire product lifecycle, from concept through production and field support.

• Design and develop firmware, schematics, and oversee PCBA layout for AC and DC motor controllers and other embedded systems
• Select components with consideration for performance, availability, lifecycle, and cost
• Support and review PCB layout for signal integrity, power, and thermal performance
• Collaborate with clients, 3rd-party engineers, technicians, salespeople, and specialists on custom designs to ensure system-level integration
• Define and support DFM, DFA, and DFT requirements
• Support prototype builds, bring-up, debugging, and validation testing
• Support design changes and continuous product improvements
• Maintain professional, technical, and computer knowledge via continuous education
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; report all unsafe activity to supervisor or Human Resources
• Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.)

Education/Licensure/Credentials

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
Experience

Required:

3-5 years of experience in hardware and firmware development
Special Knowledge/Skills

Required:

• Solid understanding of:
  • Power electronics and signal integrity
  • Analog and digital circuit design
  • Microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces
• Strong schematic design skills (preferably using Altium and/or PADs)
• Experience with firmware development in C/C++ for microcontrollers and collaboration with firmware teams
• Hands‑on lab experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies
• Experience supporting designs through prototype and production
• Ability to read datasheets, schematics, and manufacturing documentation
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred:

Experience with motor control circuits and firmware algorithms

Experience with Solid Works/Fusion for system/machine integration and design

Familiarity with EMC/ESD mitigation techniques

Knowledge of functional safety or regulatory compliance (UL, CE, etc.)

Required:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Standing, walking, and sitting for a majority of the time
• Use of hands and arms to touch, lift, and reach, etc.
• Talking and hearing for a majority of the time
• Typing for portion of time
• Lifting and/or exerting up to…