Data Acquisition Engineer

Data Acquisition Engineer at ARi Data Acquisition Engineer at ARi in West Lafayette, Indiana Posted in 9 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Title:

Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer Location:

Lafayette , IN Full time (Test Lab Environment) Key Responsibilities Support and maintain data acquisition hardware systems used in product testing and validation activities. Build, modify, and troubleshoot electrical wiring harnesses and test equipment kits. Interpret electrical schematics and translate them into functional wiring and hardware assemblies. Perform hands-on electrical work including wiring, soldering, connector installation, and electrical troubleshooting. Utilize electrical tools and instruments such as multimeters, drills, and related lab equipment. Support CAN-based communication systems including

CAN J1939, CAN

CCP, and serial communication protocols. Assist with hardware setup, integration, and debugging activities in a testing laboratory environment. Collaborate daily with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members to support ongoing testing activities. Maintain organized documentation related to hardware builds, configurations, and troubleshooting activities. Support continuous improvement efforts for data acquisition and testing systems. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline. Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on engineering or hardware support experience. Internship experience may be considered if combined with: Minimum 2 years in an electrical-focused internship role Plus 3 years of professional industry experience Strong hands-on electrical and hardware troubleshooting experience. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and create wiring harness assemblies.

Experience with:

Wiring and soldering Multimeters and electrical tools Hardware assembly and kit builds

CAN J1939 CAN CCP

Serial bus communication systems Strong organizational and task prioritization skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in testing laboratories or validation environments. Experience supporting data acquisition systems for heavy equipment, automotive, mining, transportation, or industrial applications. Familiarity with electrical test equipment and instrumentation. Exposure to embedded systems or electronic control modules (ECMs). Technical Skills Required Electrical Wiring & Harness Building Soldering & Electrical Assembly Electrical Schematic Interpretation Multimeter Usage

CAN J1939 CAN CCP

Serial Communication Protocols Hardware Troubleshooting Data Acquisition Hardware Support Desired Test Lab Experience Embedded Systems Exposure Validation & Test Support Soft Skills Required Strong communication skills Excellent teamwork and collaboration Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to prioritize tasks effectively Self-motivated with strong initiative Ability to work independently and in team environments Work Environment Primarily lab-based environment Daily interaction with engineering and technical teams Hands-on electrical and hardware-focused role Team-lead driven collaborative environment