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.

 

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