Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer


Job Location:

Watervliet, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 70000 - 90000
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.


About the Role

The Health Innovations Incubator & Technology Center (HII Tech) at the Center for Disability Services is seeking a hands-on Electrical & Embedded Systems Engineer to design build and test innovative systems that support healthcare and assistive technology solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of hardware software and rapid prototyping and enjoys translating ideas into real functional systems. You enjoy building things that have never existed before. You are comfortable working with ambiguity rapidly learning new technologies and moving ideas from concept to functional prototype. You take ownership enjoy solving practical engineering problems and thrive in multidisciplinary environments. Youll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop embedded systems integrate sensors and create scalable prototypes that have real-world impact. Youll play a key role in developing solutions across healthcare assistive technology and experimental engineering projects in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment. You will own electronic subsystem from concept through prototyping to final validation.

What Youll Do

  • Design and develop embedded systems using platforms such as Raspberry Pi Arduino and STM32
  • Create test and refine custom PCB designs
  • Integrate sensors actuators and electronic subsystems into experimental platforms
  • Build Python-based data acquisition and analysis workflows
  • Support prototyping debugging and validation of engineering systems
  • Document designs processes and workflows to ensure reproducibility
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines
  • You will own electronic subsystems from concept through prototyping and final validation

What Were Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in:
    • Embedded systems development
    • Electronics prototyping and/or PCB design
  • Experience with platforms such as Raspberry Pi Arduino or STM32
  • Proficiency in Python and/or C/C
  • Familiarity with lab instrumentation and testing tools
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Solid documentation and communication abilities
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining engineering rigor

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Experience in rapid prototyping or product development environments
  • Experience with biomedical assistive or sensor-driven systems
  • Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis workflows
  • Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
  • Masters degree in Electric Engineering and/or Computer science
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in electronic prototyping and embedded systems

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong hands-on design assembly and electrical validation expertise
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Curious adaptable and eager to learn by doing
  • Effective communication of technical concepts and results
  • Able to thrive in a fast-moving environment
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and quality
  • Clear communication of technical concepts progress and risks

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer
  • Occasionally lift up to 1525 lbs
  • May require travel to off-site meetings or events
  • Extended periods working at a computer and with equipment

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge innovations in healthcare and assistive technology
  • Highly hands-on development environment
  • Opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Opportunity to build test and iterate on meaningful solutions
  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals supported by the Center
  • Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience certifications etc.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K Retirement Option

At The Center for Disability Services we dont just accept differencewe celebrate it support it and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$70000.00 - $90000.00

Required Experience:

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