Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking a full-time Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer in Lafayette, IN. This role involves building and validating Field Data Acquisition Hardware Kits for sectors like electric power and transportation.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in electrical assembly tools. The position includes benefits such as 401k, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Internship experience may count towards experience requirement.
• Proven experience with electrical-oriented tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Field Data Acquisition Hardware Kits per specification.
• Validate built kits for required performance.
• Build data logger configuration files.
• Coordinate global shipment of units.
• Maintain lab inventory with thorough documentation.
• Procure parts to support kit builds.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Wiring

Soldering

Multimeter

Drills

Job description

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer to join our team onsite in Lafayette, IN! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you are a hands‑on electrical engineer who takes pride in precise hardware builds and wants to contribute to products that power the electric power, transportation, and mining industries within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk!

Position Overview

We are seeking a Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer within our Field Data Acquisition team. This role centers on building, configuring, validating, and shipping Field Data Acquisition Hardware Kits that support our Large Power System Division’s products across NTI, NPI, and CPI lifecycles. You will work under team lead direction in a testing lab, with the expectation of developing the initiative to independently drive larger assigned projects within 2–4 months.

This role offers a meaningful sense of purpose — the data collected on these kits directly supports the development of high-quality products for the electric power, transportation, and mining industries.

Key Contributions & Responsibilities

• Assemble Field Data Acquisition Hardware Kits per specification; troubleshoot, clean, and refurbish field returns; log and document pertinent unit information for storage.
• Validate built kits for required performance, ensuring operation meets specifications prior to deployment.
• Build data logger configuration files to be installed and verified prior to shipment.
• Coordinate global shipment of units to sites for data collection; process field kit returns for rebuild.
• Maintain lab inventory of all new and returned kits with thorough process documentation.
• Procure parts and manage inventory to support ongoing kit build demands.

Education & Experience

• 5 years of relevant experience required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Internship experience may be counted toward the experience requirement with a minimum of 2 years in an electrically oriented intern role plus 3 years of real‑world experience.

Top 3 Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the initiative to work independently and drive assigned work forward.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage inventory, documentation, and concurrent kit builds.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks across build, validation, shipping, and documentation activities.

Required Technical Skills

• Hands‑on electrical and tools experience including wiring, soldering, multimeter usage, and drills.
• Ability to translate electrical schematics into wiring harnesses and complete full kit builds.
• CAN J1939, CAN CCP, and Serial bus communication experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays