As aHardware Engineer at Sensomatic, working within CompuLynx, your role would likely involve several specialized tasks that blend the development of security hardware with the specific needs of distribution systems. Here's what the role might entail:
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Development of CompuLynx Hardware:
Custom Circuitry: Design and develop custom circuitry and components specifically tailored for distribution systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
RFID and Tracking Systems: Focus on the development and integration of RFID and other tracking technologies to streamline inventory and asset management within distribution centers.
Integration with CompuLynx Systems:
Hardware-Software Interfacing: Work closely with software engineers to ensure seamless integration between the physical hardware and CompuLynx software. This includes working on interfaces that enable real-time tracking and data collection.
Automation Support: Design hardware that supports the automation of distribution processes, such as automated scanning, sorting, and tracking of items.
Prototyping and Testing:
Prototype Development: Build and test prototypes of hardware designed for distribution environments. Ensure that these prototypes meet the rigorous demands of large-scale, high-speed distribution operations.
Field Testing: Conduct field tests in real-world distribution settings to ensure hardware performs effectively under operational conditions.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
Diagnostic Tools: Develop and utilize diagnostic tools to quickly identify and address hardware issues in distribution environments.
Maintenance Protocols: Establish maintenance protocols to ensure the longevity and reliability of hardware in continuous operation.
Compliance and Standards
Safety and Environmental Standards: Ensure that all hardware designs comply with relevant safety and environmental standards, particularly those applicable to large-scale distribution operations.
Industry Compliance: Stay updated on industry standards and regulations related to distribution technologies and ensure that all designs are compliant.
Collaboration with CompuLynx Teams
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with various teams within CompuLynx, including logistics, IT, and operations, to understand their needs and develop hardware solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.
Feedback and Iteration: Gather feedback from distribution center staff and use it to iterate on and improve hardware designs.
Skills and Qualifications:
Expertise in Circuit Design: Strong background in electronic circuit design, especially for applications in high-speed, high-volume environments.
Experience with RFID and IoT Technologies: Knowledge of RFID, IoT, and other tracking technologies used in distribution and logistics.
Prototyping Skills: Ability to rapidly prototype and test hardware solutions in a distribution setting.
Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve hardware issues quickly.
Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to distribution hardware.
Impact:
As a Hardware Engineer in this role, you would play a crucial part in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of Sensormatic's hardware solutions within CompuLynx, directly impacting the speed, accuracy, and security of distribution processes.
