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 is responsible for the embedded systems development effort for Brambles Digital. It is an engineering leadership role that requires working closely with the embedded engineers and provide guidance for the low power tracking solution.

In this role, you will provide vision and leadership for the next generation of low power tracking solution. This candidate should stay abreast with advances in hardware and system technologies and work closely in planning and implementation of pallet tracking device rollout. Work closely with Business operations, and facility. Program management and cross-functional leadership. Manage external consultants and manufacturing partners.

MAJOR / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for defining and verifying end-to-end system requirements and developing hardware including integration with the cloud platforms.

• Provide technical and strategic leadership that quickly transitions innovative concepts and ideas towards commercial realization.

• Implement processes that improve early vetting of concepts towards increasing the predictability of the product development pipeline.

• Work closely with consultants, vendors, and contract manufacturers for timely delivery

• Align resources and perform critical review of technical data produced by group ensuring consistent execution against R&D program/project goals and objectives.

• Build and foster subject matter expertise within the organization in key areas of, advanced sensors and connectivity technologies.

• Develop and track detailed specifications, project plans, resource assignments & schedules in conjunction with Engineering, Product Management, and Executive staff.

• Timely delivery of the software and hardware for edge devices and integration on the cloud platform by monitoring of the scrum team through regular reporting.

• Vendor, supplier, and engineering management

• Able to Coach, mentor and develop the team to high performance and building agile/scrum-based improvement plans and track the implementation and success of those improvements.

• Manage project schedules and workflow with software engineering team with dependency management and planning techniques.

MEASURES

• Timely delivery of the hardware edge devices and integration on the cloud platform

• Vendor, supplier and engineering management

• Troubleshoot technical issues during bring up, production and operations

• Manage project schedules and workflow with software engineering team.

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING

• People decisions relating to key areas such as hiring, dismissals and performance management / employee relations issues, project involvement.

• Program problems, decisions, conflict resolutions

• Setting annual objectives and targets

• Working autonomously / having limited access to immediate manager

• Working in a matrix environment

• Working remotely across multiple time zones

CHALLENGES

• Extremely advanced analytical skills and technical comprehension of digital devices will be required for this position as well as strong business acumen and strong management skills.

KEY CONTACTS

Internal:  Platform Engineering team, project managers, developers, strategy and architecture teams, infrastructure, design teams, etc. This will include Directors, VP’s, CIO, manager, and employees

External:  External user groups, software vendors, contactors and their firms, other companies using our tools and possibly customers. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering Science with related experience in hardware development.

EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years’ leadership experience leading, managing or influencing multiple functions, geographies and stakeholders (ideally in a Global Digital Program). Experience managing a large, multi-cultural, diverse team.

• Significant previous experience creating and leading cross functional and multi-country business change programs.

• Familiarity with advanced analytics, statistics and approaches to solving business challenges using data

• Experience of managing a portfolio of programs and initiatives within a matrix structure, creating/delivering customer value propositions, and leading technology related programs

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough, in-depth knowledge of MCU based controller design

• Knowledge of communication protocols: TCP/IP; UDP, I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, PCM.

• Experience with sensors, accelerometers, gyro, GPS, temperature

• Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, LTE-M1, NB-IoT, is a plus

• Proven track record in managing engineering teams and external contractors

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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