Sr. Embedded Systems Engineer

Richfield, WI (100% On-Site) | $115,000-$135,000 Base Salary

Our client is an established and highly respected manufacturer developing innovative technology solutions used by organizations across the food service and hospitality industries. As they continue to invest in connected products and smart technologies, they are seeking an experienced

Embedded Systems Engineer III to play a key role in designing and delivering next-generation embedded systems.

This is a highly visible opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, architecture ownership, mentoring team members, and influencing product direction.

• Lead the design and development of embedded software and system-level functionality.
• Drive architecture decisions and long-term technical strategy across multiple product platforms.
• Debug complex hardware, firmware, and integration issues.
• Support hardware bring-up, validation, testing, and optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product management.
• Establish and promote coding standards, development processes, and documentation best practices.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical leadership and coaching.
• Participate in customer-facing technical discussions, troubleshooting, and requirements gathering.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that align with business objectives.
• Contribute to project planning, technical risk assessments, and successful product delivery.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of embedded systems development experience.
• Advanced proficiency in C/C++.
• Strong experience with RTOS environments and embedded device drivers.
• Expertise with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and system testing.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and PCB layouts.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 10%).

• Five weeks of PTO
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Three paid volunteer days each year
• Strong 401(k) program with company contribution/match
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Opportunity to influence product architecture and future technology initiatives
• Stable, growth-oriented environment with a collaborative engineering culture

This position is fully on-site in Richfield, Wisconsin
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.