Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce.

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At Pillar Innovations, we believe that innovation begins with people—those who are curious, collaborative, and driven to solve real-world challenges. As a member of our engineering team, you’ll help design and deliver low-power wireless solutions for industrial IoT applications that have meaningful impact in the field.

We’re currently seeking an Embedded Electronics Engineer to support the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of our products. This role will be filled based on the experience and expertise of the selected candidate, with opportunities available at the junior, mid, and senior levels.

This position is ideal for individuals who want to work hands-on, contribute across the full product lifecycle, and be part of a team that values curiosity, responsibility, and long-term thinking.

 

The Embedded Electronics Engineers will report to the Engineering Manager and will work out of the Morgantown, WV Division. 

Design & Development

• Develop embedded firmware and middleware primarily in C and Python.
• Design and test electronic circuits and PCBA layouts.
• Integrate with enterprise cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create robust, testable hardware and firmware systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including Bills of Materials and design records

Manufacturing & Delivery

• Support PCBA fabrication by coordinating with contract manufacturers.
• Define and source components in collaboration with the supply chain team.
• Assist in product testing, production readiness, and transfer to manufacturing

Customer & Field Support

• Work with Field Services to install and commission new systems.
• Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting, issue resolution, and product refinements.
• Support customers with technical expertise—not sales—in a professional and responsive manner.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Mid- and senior-level engineers may lead technical projects and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure projects stay aligned with technical, schedule, and cost expectations

 

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs and perform field work at industrial sites.
• Must adhere to all safety requirements including PPE standards.
• Be safety and customer-focused, without exception

We recognize that great engineers come from diverse backgrounds. For this role, we're looking for individuals with a strong foundation in embedded systems and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Minimum Requirements (Based on Tier):

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in embedded firmware development and circuit-level troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, analog/digital design, and development tools.
• Experience with Linux environments and scripting in Python.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Experience Tiers:

• Junior: 0–2 years of relevant experience; eager to learn and grow.
• Mid-Level: 3–6 years; capable of leading initiatives and collaborating across teams.
• Senior: 7+ years; leads complex development efforts and mentor others.

Preferred Experience:

• Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure), Altium Designer, and Atlassian tools.
• Experience with ultra-low power design and wireless communication protocols (BLE, LoRa, Zigbee).
• Understanding of battery systems and power optimization for embedded platforms

Perks/Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Health/Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
  • On-the-job mentoring and training
  • Internal job postings
  • Performance and salary reviews
  • Employee feedback program
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
  • Bonuses and incentives for working safely
  • Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
  • PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Smart Money program with optional counseling to aid employees with financial goals
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

 

AAP/EEO Statement 
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

 

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.