**Join us in building the next generation of intelligent tools.** As Manager, Embedded Systems in **Elyria, OH** , you’ll lead a team developing embedded electronics for professional tools. You will shape our firmware and systems roadmap – mentoring engineers, championing process improvements and driving new product development excellence. You’ll collaborate with Electrical Hardware, Mechanical, and Software teams to turn bold concepts into reliable products that delight customers and fuel our growth. You’ll own low-power IoT firmware on ARM Cortex-M MCUs with BLE connectivity and RTOS, sensor integration, and secure OTA pipelines for battery-powered, BLDC motor tools. Your impact will be immediate and lasting! Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, utility, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, HDE, and Klauke, we deliver tools our customers trust to handle their toughest challenges. **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Offer architectural mentorship –reviewing embedded software designs (RTOS, BSP, motor-control loops), unblocking teams, and ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery + Mitigate technical risks and drive next-gen features—establishing field-failure feedback loops, guiding BLDC control and BLE architectures, and exploring sensor-fusion/edge-AI opportunities + Hire, retain, and develop top talent through mentoring and clear career-path guidance + Partner with the Director/VP to shape strategy and prioritize high-impact work + Forecast resource needs, allocate engineering capacity across concurrent projects, and continuously rebalance to meet evolving business and technical demands + Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including AI tools, to accelerate development speed and quality **Who You Are:** You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. You follow through on commitments. You understand internal and external customer requirements, expectations, and needs. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or systems engineering + 7+ years of progressively responsible embedded-systems engineering experience, including ≥ 1-year leading others + Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided **Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:** + Leadership of embedded-systems engineering teams + Expertise in C/C++ and RTOS architectures + Experience with BSP/driver development, hardware-software integration, and reliability-by-design + Proficiency in failure-analysis and collaborating on hardware trade-offs + Familiarity with functional-safety and EMC compliance frameworks, including IEC 60730, IEC 61508, BLE EMC testing, and the EU Cybersecurity Act + MS, MBA, or other professional development + Experience evaluating and integrating AI/automation frameworks to boost productivity + Demonstrated thought-leadership: internal tech talks, open-source contributions, or industry speaking engagements + Expertise in embedded DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, automated unit-testing), Agile delivery frameworks **Our Culture & Commitment to You:** At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. \#LI-BC1 **WHY EMERSON** **Our Commitment to Our People** At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. **Work Authorization** Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **ABOUT EMERSON** Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 25023195 Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.