Hardware Development Engineer

Bertelsmann

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or similar qualification.
  • Strong knowledge in electrical engineering, analogue/digital tech, and embedded design.
  • Familiarity with programming in C, C++, C#, and firmware development.
  • Excellent analytical, creative, and team collaboration skills.
  • Proficient in CAD, Fusion 360, and MS Office products.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and shifts as needed.
  • Multilingual skills, particularly in Spanish or German, are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Develop hardware components and design functional housings.
  • Provide layouts for electronic circuits and control electronics.
  • Program control electronics and develop hardware-related software.
  • Continuously optimize and test hardware devices.
  • Develop and maintain test hardware with various components and systems.
  • Conduct electrical troubleshooting on PCBs and panels, utilizing multimeters and sensors.
  • Demonstrate mechanical skills for assembly and disassembly tasks.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching up to 6%.
  • Paid Time Off including holidays and flexible spending accounts.
  • Voluntary benefits like legal assistance and pet insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefits to assist with travel expenses.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Hardware engineers develop, improve, and maintain custom solutions supporting the reverse logistics refurbishment processes and test networks supporting Arvato's global customers.
  • 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 maintain test 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.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee engagement activities.


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