Systems Engineer

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Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Davidson, NC or Quincy, IL 


About Us
Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planet. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gases, and power – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to serve as the technical owner of embedded controller hardware and platform systems that support Ingersoll Rand’s industrial products. This role focuses on defining, validating, and ensuring system-level performance across hardware, firmware, and software while partnering with global engineering and product teams.


Responsibilities:

• Translate product and platform requirements into clear, testable system-level definitions
• Own system design of controller hardware, including I/O, communication interfaces, and machine integration
• Define system interface requirements and constraints (timing, power, safety, thermal) across subsystems
• Maintain end-to-end requirements traceability from concept through validation and release
• Identify risks, integration issues, and system-level challenges early in the design process
• Collaborate with Test and QA teams to define validation criteria and verify system readiness
• Use field data and system telemetry to validate design performance and drive continuous improvement
• Partner with global engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to support development and execution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in systems, controls, or embedded engineering

Core Competencies:

• Strong understanding of embedded controller systems and hardware platforms
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (CAN, RS485, SPI/I2C)
• Experience with system requirements development and traceability tools (ALM/PLM)
• Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards (UL, IEC, ISO, EMI/EMC)
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams

Preferences:

• Experience with embedded systems (microcontrollers, RTOS, embedded Linux)
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering or hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Exposure to power electronics, motor controls, or drive systems
• Experience with system-level risk analysis (DFMEA, hazard analysis
• Experience working across hardware, firmware, and software integration in product development environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams and stakeholders
• Experience supporting product testing, validation, and issue resolution

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexibility required for early meetings with global teams)
• Up to 10–15% travel (primarily domestic).

Pay Range:
The pay range for this role is $85,000 – $100,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills, experience, training, and geographic location.

What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. 

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.