CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 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
Developing sensor technologies and Bluetooth communication protocols. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define firmware requirements, implementing efficient and reliable firmware solutions, conducting thorough testing and debugging, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
The engineer should possess a deep understanding of embedded systems, low-level programming, and hardware-software interactions. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ are essential. The Firmware Engineer plays a vital role in enabling seamless sensor integration and efficient Bluetooth communication in diverse electronic devices.
Key Accountabilities
- Translate system requirements into design specification. Develop firmware applications within constraints of small, low-power systems operating in a challenging environment
- Write architectural overviews and detailed software design specifications, including test requirements, task lists and schedules
- Design, develop, document, and test I/O communications and device drivers.
- Manage and build source code repository.
- Develop detailed specifications and tracking and sensor telemetry applications for real-time Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) or Cellular IoT networks.
- Develop, coordinate, and implement improvements in software development methodology and leading practices including unit test strategies
Participate in technical reviews for design and implementation for deployment and support processes. - Work closely with Global IT systems, business operations, and facility. Program management and cross-functional leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3+ years of experience in related fields.
- MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred with 2+ years of experience.
Desirable Qualifications
- Relevant agile qualification
- Relevant project management qualification
Experience
Hands on experience in:
- Systems Programming on both bare metal and Operating Systems (RTOS)
Networking Protocols – TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, CoAP, SNTP - Wi-Fi, BLE, and Cellular networks
- Handling sensors (accelerometers, gyro, GPS, humidity, temperature) and actuators.
- Inter chip communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART
- Experience in Cloud platforms (AWS) and web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, nodel.js, REST APIs, and tools like curl and postman.
- Experience in ARM Cortex-M based microcontrollers.
- Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, confluence etc.) and configuration to work in an agile software environment for development testing and issues management.
- Experience in hardware debug tools such as debuggers (JTAG)/protocol analyzers / Oscilloscopes / Multi-meters/etc. Hands-on in LTE-M1, NB-IoT is a plus
Skills and Knowledge
- Creative, motivated, driven. Has an excellent work ethic and passion to succeed
- Excellent communications and cross-functional skills
- Experience of complex embedded Software development using C and Python for scripting.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively and handle tight deadlines
- Ability and desire to learn new skills
- Can work in a close team environment / strong team player
.
Remote Type
Hybrid Remote
Skills to succeed in the role
Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving
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.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].
Top Skills
What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com.
Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand.
With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
.png)
