Hardware Development Engineer

Apply now!; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Development Opportunities

Job summary

Arvato, a global leader in supply chain management, seeks a Hardware Engineer in Louisville, KY. Candidates will independently develop hardware components and lay out electronic circuits while ensuring compliance with technical standards.

The ideal applicant has an associate's degree in electrical engineering, experience with programming, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under various business needs. Competitive benefits include medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Broad-based electrical engineering knowledge and specialist knowledge in analogue and digital technology.
• Experience with embedded microcontrollers and EMC-compliant design.
• Knowledge of robotics, prototype construction, and sensor technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware components and provide layout for electronic circuits.
• Program control electronics and develop firmware.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting of PCB's and panels.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Programming in C/C++/C#

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Multilingual (Spanish/German)

Education

Associates in electrical engineering

Tools

CAD

Fusion 360

SAP

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.
You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

Hardware engineers develop, improve, and maintain custom solutions supporting the reverse logistics refurbishment processes and test networks supporting Arvato’s global customers.

Your Tasks

• You independently develop hardware components and construct e.g. housings and functional components.
• You provide the layout for electronic circuits.
• The structure of the control electronics, including the wiring and networking of electronic components, is a matter of course for you.
• You program the control electronics and develop hardware-related software.
• You conscientiously follow the continuous development, optimization and testing of the devices.
• Developing and maintaintest hardware that contains: steppers/servos/controllers, linkages/arms/actuators, microcontrollers, Arduino, raspberry pi, Linux commands.
• PC and network knowledge, windows management, imaging, networks, USB device troubleshooting,router/network setup, TCP/IP knowledge.
• Electrical troubleshooting of PCB’s and panels, AC/DC knowledge, use of multimeter, various sensors like, proximity switches, microphones, cameras.
• Mechanical knowledge, use of hand/power tools, assembly/disassembly, identifying physical wear issues.
• Travel: As needed outside the US on project teams
• Office/Warehouse: Fully onsite

Qualifications

• Associates in electrical engineering, mechatronics or a comparable qualification
• Broad-based basic electrical engineering knowledge, sound specialist knowledge in the fields of analogue and digital technology, embedded microcontrollers and EMC‑compliant design and layout as well as knowledge of robotics, prototype construction, 3D printing, precision engineering, sensor technology and mechatronic disciplines
• Knowledge of programming in C, C++, C# and firmware development desirable
• Analytical skills, creativity, passion for development, initiative, strong communication and teamwork skills and ability to adapt quickly to the needs of the departments
• Knowledge of CAD, Fusion 360, MS office products.
• Performing variety of duties as required
• Flexibility Based On Business Needs: work overtime, holidays, weekends, different shifts, and different areas of the warehouse
• The ability to create instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Multilingual in Spanish and/or German, a plus
• SAP experience, preferred
• Ability to Commute: Louisville, KY

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.