IoT Hardware Field Test Engineer

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

This position will be responsible for field testing new technologies or competing hardware and provide insights and benchmarking information to decision makers in Brambles Digital.

Be knowledgeable on IoT industry/market hardware and provide technical support/assistance to Hardware Development activities.

SCOPE

This position will be responsible for developing, executing, and reporting on tech. evaluation or competitive testing and analysis activities. A person in this position must be able to research, collaborate, and communicate to gain knowledge on market, industry, technology trends, and advancements.

MEASURES

• Able to learn new technology and market trends quickly.

• Develop, execute, and report on testing activities effectively and accurately.

• Provide support to Hardware team in TT&T of new or competitive technologies.

MAJOR / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

New technology and competitive solution learning:

• Collaborate with tech evaluation team and other Hardware teams to gain knowledge to understand operation parameters and performance of current, new technology, or competitive hardware.

• Understand market/competitive spaces, Supply Chain environmental conditions, and hardware technology to accurately develop test plans and analysis.

Test Plan Development, execution, and analysis:

• Responsible for collaborating or gaining knowledge to accurately identify requirements/deliverables for development of test plans.

• Responsible for execution of field test plans in various types of environments. Environments can range from a controlled/lab type of environment, simulated field environment, or actual field environment.

• Be an effective communicator and leader; to lead internal teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders on resource and material planning necessary to execute hardware testing and validation.

• Be able to perform data analysis and communicate both written and verbally insights/results from testing activities.

Hardware Development and Rollout Support:

• Support the development and improvement of hardware products and features by collaborating and transferring knowledge gained from field testing or other activities.

• When needed provide assistance with development activities like but not limited to POC, lab testing, or other requests during hardware development phases.

• For new technology rollout, support hardware troubleshooting and resolution.

• Keep up to date with latest industry standards and advancements in IoT devices.

CHALLENGES / PROBLEM SOLVING

• Working remotely with vendors and team members in international locations

• Co-ordinating vendors/suppliers and other stakeholders on materials and resource planning required to execute field test activities.

• Learning new technology, and competitor’s IoT Solution to develop and execute effective tests.

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING

Vendor / supplier and site selection as needed to support field test activities.

KEY C0NTACTS

Internal:  Digital Tech Evaluation Team, Digital Hardware team, Supply Chain team

External:  Hardware manufacturers and material vendors, 3rd party test/labs, 3rd party labor providers

TRAVEL

Must be willing to travel to support Digital activities, up to 20% travel. Must be able to travel Internationally if needed.  Majority of travel will be in the US region.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar degree with experience in hardware field testing.

• Have flexible work schedule to support activities in other countries/time zones.

• Strong Excel skills using features like pivot tables, power queries, and other advanced functions.

• Proven history of collaborating with stakeholders both remotely and in person.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience or knowledge on Logistic Supply Chain Environments

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ experience developing, executing, and reporting field test and validation activities.

• 2+ year with focus on new technology or competitive analysis testing

• 2+ years working in a remote environment or environment that required collaboration and communication with stakeholders at different locations and time zones.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Proven technical skills related to IoT hardware

• Proven knowledge and experience in hardware testing and validation.

• Strong data analytical skills

• Strong communication skills

Preferred Education

Bachelors - Electrical Engineering

Preferred Level of Work Experience

5 - 7 years

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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