Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.
What We Offer:Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.
Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.
Job Description:Are you passionate about embedded systems and eager to design the next generation of smart, safety-critical technology? We’re seeking a skilled Design Engineer - Firmware to join our team in developing intelligent, connected solutions that set new benchmarks for performance and user experience.
What You’ll Do
Design and develop embedded firmware for safety and connected products using C/C++
Collaborate across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software, and product) to bring innovative concepts from ideation to launch
Build automated test frameworks, conduct code reviews, and support real-world validation through field testing
Document test procedures (e.g., FMEA) and contribute to production test plans
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to accelerate timelines and elevate product quality
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of experimentation and engineering excellence
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
Proficiency in C/C++, real-time operating systems, and hardware communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)
Experience with microcontrollers and interpreting electronic schematics
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence) and Agile workflows
Bonus: Knowledge of Functional Safety standards, high-level programming (Python, Java), or GUI development using Qt
Preferred: Experience with AI/ML for embedded systems, including model deployment on edge devices
Why You’ll Love It Here
Lead work on breakthrough embedded technology in a collaborative, forward-looking environment
Competitive salary, full benefits, and room for career growth
Culture of innovation, continuous learning, and cross-functional teamwork
Flexible work environment with the tools and support to do your best work
Apply now or reach out to learn more.
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What We Do
Rite-Hite, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA is a world-wide leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of loading dock safety systems, industrial door solutions and in-plant products. All of our products are designed for maximum safety, productivity, efficiency and reduced energy costs at your facility.
Rite-Hite's complete product line includes hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered dock levelers, vehicle restraints, light communication systems, truck levelers, dock seals and shelters, high speed doors, cooler/freezer doors, traffic/impact doors, machine safety doors, safety barrier systems, industrial HVLS ceiling fans and a complete line of aftermarket parts, accessories, and service.
Rite-Hite is focused on providing solutions for you. From developing the Dok-Lok in 1980 to prevent premature trailer separation to the innovative Rite-Vu Light Communications system introduced in 2009 to protect pedestrians and forklift drivers, we're innovative to make you safer, more efficient and productive.
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If you would like to explore career opportunities with Rite-Hite, please apply online at www.ritehite.com
