IOT Engineer III - Hybrid

If you are looking to be part of a company focused on making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of talented individuals today!

What TAPCO has to offer you:

• Quarterly Gainsharing Bonus Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match and fully vested from day one
• Company-Funded Personal Protective Equipment
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee.

What you will accomplish as an IOT Engineer III TAPCO:

In this exciting multifaceted role, you will lead the design and development of cutting-edge embedded systems, leveraging IoT and RF communication protocols to create innovative, high-performance solutions. As a project manager, you will also oversee project timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery of embedded systems from concept through to production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Embedded Hardware Design: Design and develop embedded hardware solutions, focusing on microcontrollers, RF components, and sensors, with a particular emphasis on IoT applications.
• RF Engineering: Develop and optimize RF circuits, including transmitters, receivers, and antenna systems, to ensure reliable wireless communication (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, etc.) within embedded systems.
• Embedded Firmware Development: Write and optimize firmware for embedded systems, ensuring seamless integration with hardware, efficient use of resources, and real-time processing capabilities.
• IoT Systems Design: Architect and integrate IoT solutions, enabling communication between embedded devices, gateways, and cloud platforms. Work with sensors, actuators, and wireless communication technologies to create reliable IoT ecosystems.
• Project Management: Lead end-to-end project management activities, including defining project scopes, timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation. Ensure all technical milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers, to define system requirements, design specifications, and test plans.
• Optimization and Troubleshooting: Continuously optimize the performance of embedded systems, RF components, and IoT communication. Troubleshoot complex issues, including RF interference, signal integrity, and software/hardware integration problems.
• Regulatory Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all designs and products comply with relevant regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE) for wireless communication and embedded systems.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation for hardware, firmware, and project management processes, and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Experience and Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems design, IoT technologies, RF engineering, and embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in designing and debugging embedded hardware, including microcontrollers, sensors, and RF communication systems.
• Expertise in RF engineering, with knowledge of wireless communication protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, etc.) and RF circuit design.
• Strong experience in embedded firmware development (e.g., C, C++, RTOS) for real-time applications.
• Experience in designing and implementing IoT systems, integrating sensors and communication technologies for large-scale IoT networks.
• Proven track record in project management, including defining project requirements, managing timelines, coordinating teams, and ensuring successful delivery.
• Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems) for complex embedded systems.
• Familiarity with IoT cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT) and related services.
• Experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes) and performance optimization.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills, both technical and managerial.

About Us:

At TAPCO, our mission is to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!

As an EEO Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.

If any assistance is needed with the application process, please contact TAPCO HR at 800-236-4462