IoT Engineer - Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)

By combining state-of-the-art data science techniques, cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, and Software as a Service, we enable a more connected, intelligent and efficient supply chain. We’re creating value from massive, connected data. Our unmatched insights illuminate more than 300,000 supply chains and more than a million customers and partners. Our 350+ million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably, and safely.

CHEP is a Brambles / BXB Digital company, the global leader in supply chain logistic solutions operating through the CHEP brand. Brambles Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and has its headquarters in Sydney, Australia. Operating in more than 60 countries, with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe, we employ more than 14,500 people and owns over 550 million pallets, crates and containers through a network of approximately 850 service centres.

IOT ENGINEER

• This position requires to be commutable to the Santa Clara plant up to 2 days / week

POSITION PURPOSEThis position will execute test activities to ensure that the IoT Solution meets customer and internal needs. Be knowledgeable on IoT Solution and provide technical support to other corporate teams.

This position will plan, execute and report out learnings of IoT device tests. The person will also support corporate teams in troubleshooting and improving IoT solutions.

SCOPEThis position will be responsible for designing, planning, executing, and reporting on hardware testing and validation of the IoT Solution. Such tests range from durability testing to feature / sensor and wireless/RF testing.

Act as a stage gate in the development of new products and features.

MEASURES• Complete hardware testing, validation and reporting per internal and customer timelines.• Ensuring new products and features meet requirements through testing.• Develop new tests based on customer and internal requirements.• Execution of test per planned timeline• Providing technical support to other teams when needed.

MAJOR / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Execute day to day activities, reporting, and communications. Be a key point of contact for other corporate teams and manage resources in completing test activities to meet deadlines.

Support the development and improvement of hardware products and features:• Become knowledgeable of IoT Solution’s hardware capabilities and features.• Execute the hardware testing and validation of devices. This could include both field and on site testing.• Support device failure troubleshooting and resolution.• Support IoT Solution’s hardware development by working with Edge Team and providing expertise during the design stages.• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders on resource and material planning necessary to execute hardware testing and validation.• Be Digital Operations Stage Gate to ensure Digital Solution Meets the operational needs of the customer.

Industry Analysis and Support:• Evaluate competitor IoT products/solutions and provide assessments to Team on performance, gaps and development needs.• Keep up to date with latest industry standards and advancements in IoT devices.

CHALLENGES / PROBLEM SOLVING• Working remotely with customers and team members in international locations• Co-ordinating vendors/suppliers and other stakeholders on materials and resource planning required to execute test activities.• Learning both own and competitor’s IoT Solution’ hardware to carry out competitive analysis.

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING• IoT Solution hardware and features Stage Gate, determine if solution is operationally ready for different stages.• Vendor / supplier and site selection as needed to support test activities.

KEY CONTACTS

Internal: Digital teams (Commercial, Product, Engineering, Implementation, Support), Operations, ITExternal: Equipment manufacturers and material vendors

QUALIFICATIONS• Experience with IoT and/or Wireless hardware and solutions.• Experience developing test plans, executing tests, and providing analysis and reports on test results.• Good knowledge of RF and wireless technologies including BLE, Wi-Fi and mobile technologies such as 2G, LTE, NB-IoT, LTE-M, etc.• Be self-driven, hands on, and communicate effectively in a remote work environment.• Be analytical and methodical.

Desirable Qualifications:• RF testing experience• Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering experience• Experience in new product/solution/equipment development and launches as user or provider.• Customer facing experience

EXPERIENCE2+ years’ experience with IoT/or Wireless solutions2+ years’ experience in test/validation plan development, execution, and report out

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE• Proven technical skills related to wireless technologies.• Proven knowledge and experience in hardware testing and validation.• Strong data analytical skills• Strong communication skills with customer facing experience

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 / year. Salary ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.” Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.