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 design, develop and improve the IoT Tracking Solution’s Wireless capabilities and features.to meet customer and internal needs.  Be knowledgeable on various wireless technologies from both a hardware and protocol perspective and provide technical support to other Corporate teams where needed.

You will join a world-class team of experts exploring new concepts through rapid prototyping leading to shipping products.

SCOPE

This position will be responsible for designing, developing and validating the wireless features and capabilities of our Digital solutions, including WiFi, Bluetooth / BLE and UWB.

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

MEASURES

• Design and develop new wireless features and products based on customer and internal requirements.

• Complete hardware and solution design and validation per internal and customer timelines.

• Ensuring new products and features meet requirements.

• Providing technical support to other teams when needed.

MAJOR / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Be a key point of contact for other internal teams and manage resources in completing wireless product / solutions design and support activities to meet deadlines.  

Be part of the development and improvement of wireless products and solutions

• Apply technical knowledge of wireless technologies and solutions to design, develop and improve the IoT Tracking Solution’s wireless capabilities and features.

• Execute testing and validation of wireless products, features and solutions. This could include both field and on-site testing.

• Support device / solution failure troubleshooting and resolution.

• Be Digital Operations Stage Gate to ensure IoT Tracking product and solution meets the operational needs of the customer.

• Work with chipset and connectivity suppliers for the above.

Industry Analysis and Support

• Support the evaluation of 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 technologies and solutions.

CHALLENGES / PROBLEM SOLVING

• Working remotely with customers and team members in international locations

• Working in a matrix environment

• Learning both own and competitor’s IoT Solution’ products and solutions to carry out competitive analysis.

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING

Design and develop Wireless features and capabilities for IoT solution.  Act as a product / solution Stage Gate and determine if solution is operationally ready for different stages.

TRAVEL

• Must be willing to travel to support Digital activities, up to 30% travel. Must be able to travel Internationally if needed.

KEY C0NTACTS

Internal:  Digital teams (Commercial, Product, Engineering, Implementation, Support), Supply Chain Operations, IT

External:  External vendors, specific to choosing the technology or products that will be used in the engineering of the device.     

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree with extensive experience/exposure to Wireless protocols / technologies, hardware and solutions

• Extensive experience of working with different Wireless hardware, including dev kits, and solutions.

• In depth knowledge of Wireless protocols / technologies, including Bluetooth / BLE, Wi-Fi and UWB.

• Knowledge of various IoT protocols such as MQTT, CoAP, LWM2M, etc.

• Be self-driven, hands on, and communicate effectively in a remote work environment.

• Be analytical and methodical.

• Hardware development experience

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with UWB (e.g. AirTag, SmartTag, etc) and Cellular asset tracking solutions.

• Experience with indoor and outdoor positioning solutions from WiFi and BLE to GNSS.

• Knowledge of communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, PCM.

• Experience in new product/solution/equipment development and launches as user or provider.

• Experience with electrical PCB schematic capture, layout, and rapid prototyping.

• Experience with various programming languages e.g. C, Python, etc. and working with SDKs.

• Experience of working with / writing device firmware.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of related experience in wireless hardware and solutions design and development

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Proven technical skills related to wireless and tracking technologies.

• Good experience of designing and supporting Wireless hardware and solutions.

• Analyse, design, develop, and troubleshoot tracking hardware and solution.

• Support all phases of hardware development – including early architecture requirements definition, EVT, DVT, PVT.

• Experience with sensors, accelerometers, gyro, GNSS, humidity, temperature

• Strong communication skills with customer facing experience

Preferred Education

Preferred Level of Work Experience

Remote Type

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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