Associate Embedded Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

• Are you ready to build the technology behind the world's leading color measurement solutions?

• Do you enjoy developing firmware that interacts directly with hardware?

• Are you passionate about embedded Linux, real-time systems, and solving complex engineering challenges?

• Would you like to collaborate with a global team shaping innovative products used across industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, packaging, textiles, and digital imaging?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

X-Rite Pantone, a Veralto company, provides complete end-to-end color management solutions for clients in every industry where color matters. At X-Rite Pantone, you'll deftly blend the art and science of color to help customers inspire, select, measure, formulate, communicate and match color so that users get color right the first time, every time. And along the way, you'll build a vibrant career through rich skill-building opportunities, on-the-job learning, and coaching and training that supports your continued development and growth.

As an Embedded Systems Engineer (C++), you will play a key role in designing and developing the embedded platforms that power our advanced optical and measurement devices. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, creating reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions that directly impact our industry-leading products.

Working alongside experts in optics, electronics, mechanics, and software engineering, you'll contribute to innovative technologies that define the future of color science and precision instrumentation.

• Design and develop embedded firmware and electronics for advanced measurement systems.

• Create and maintain performance-critical C++ software for embedded Linux environments.

• Develop low-level drivers and hardware interface components.

• Build and execute automated unit and integration testing within CI/CD environments.

• Apply secure development principles and Security-by-Design practices.

• Support hardware lifecycle management, including component replacement and BSP/driver updates.

• Maintain and enhance existing embedded Linux and bare-metal firmware platforms.

• Analyze complex technical issues, troubleshoot system behavior, and drive continuous improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Product Development, Project Management, and technical leaders around the globe.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience developing embedded products from concept through production.

• Strong expertise in Embedded C/C++ development and real-time systems.

• Experience working with embedded Linux platforms.

• Knowledge of microcontroller-based system design and development.

• Experience integrating sensors, signal processing, and power management solutions.

• Familiarity with Git, Jira, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development practices.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of optics, color science, or measurement systems.

• Experience with digital imaging technologies.

• Understanding of FPGA integration and firmware communication.

• Electronics design experience for precision instruments.

• Familiarity with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and serial communication protocols.

• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or simulation tools.

• Understanding of product reliability and instrumentation systems.

• Exposure to Agile and Phase-Gate product development methodologies.

At X-Rite Pantone, you'll find more than just a job. You'll be part of a global organization where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

Meaningful work that shapes industry-leading technology

An international and collaborative engineering environment

Exciting technical challenges and access to world-class expertise

Flexible and hybrid work options

Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

A culture that values diverse perspectives and inclusive teamwork