Data Acquisition Engineer

ARi; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARi in Lafayette, Indiana, is looking for a Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer to support and maintain data acquisition hardware systems used in product testing. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical and hardware troubleshooting.

This position involves daily collaboration with engineering teams and hands-on work in a lab environment, emphasizing skills in wiring, soldering, and using electrical tools. Preferred qualifications include experience in testing laboratories and familiarity with embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on engineering or hardware support experience.
• Strong hands-on electrical and hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and create wiring harness assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain data acquisition hardware systems used in product testing activities.
• Collaborate daily with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
• Perform hands-on electrical work including wiring, soldering, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical Wiring & Harness Building

Soldering & Electrical Assembly

Electrical Schematic Interpretation

Multimeter Usage

CAN J1939

CAN CCP

Serial Communication Protocols

Hardware Troubleshooting

Data Acquisition Hardware Support

Embedded Systems Exposure

Validation & Test Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer

Full time

(Test Lab Environment)

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain data acquisition hardware systems used in product testing and validation activities.
• Build, modify, and troubleshoot electrical wiring harnesses and test equipment kits.
• Interpret electrical schematics and translate them into functional wiring and hardware assemblies.
• Perform hands-on electrical work including wiring, soldering, connector installation, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Utilize electrical tools and instruments such as multimeters, drills, and related lab equipment.
• Support CAN-based communication systems including CAN J1939, CAN CCP, and serial communication protocols.
• Assist with hardware setup, integration, and debugging activities in a testing laboratory environment.
• Collaborate daily with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members to support ongoing testing activities.
• Maintain organized documentation related to hardware builds, configurations, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts for data acquisition and testing systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on engineering or hardware support experience.
• Internship experience may be considered if combined with:
• Minimum 2 years in an electrical-focused internship role
• Plus 3 years of professional industry experience
• Strong hands-on electrical and hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and create wiring harness assemblies.
• Experience with:
• Wiring and soldering
• Multimeters and electrical tools
• Hardware assembly and kit builds
• CAN J1939
• CAN CCP
• Serial bus communication systems
• Strong organizational and task prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in testing laboratories or validation environments.
• Experience supporting data acquisition systems for heavy equipment, automotive, mining, transportation, or industrial applications.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment and instrumentation.
• Exposure to embedded systems or electronic control modules (ECMs).

Technical Skills

Required

• Electrical Wiring & Harness Building
• Soldering & Electrical Assembly
• Electrical Schematic Interpretation
• Multimeter Usage
• CAN J1939
• CAN CCP
• Serial Communication Protocols
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Data Acquisition Hardware Support
• Embedded Systems Exposure
• Validation & Test Support

Soft Skills

Required

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Self-motivated with strong initiative
• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Primarily lab-based environment
• Daily interaction with engineering and technical teams
• Hands-on electrical and hardware-focused role