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Hardware Development Engineer

Bertelsmann
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
Company Description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we're on it.

Job Description

Hardware engineers develop, improve, and maintain custom solutions supporting the reverse logistics refurbishment processes and test networks supporting Arvato's global customers.
  • You independently develop hardware components and construct e.g. housings and functional components.
  • You provide the layout for electronic circuits.
  • The structure of the control electronics, including the wiring and networking of electronic components, is a matter of course for you.
  • You program the control electronics and develop hardware-related software.
  • You conscientiously follow the continuous development, optimization and testing of the devices.
  • Developing and maintain test hardware that contains: steppers/servos/controllers, linkages/arms/actuators, microcontrollers, Arduino, raspberry pi, Linux commands.
  • PC and network knowledge, windows management, imaging, networks, USB device troubleshooting, router/network setup, TCP/IP knowledge.
  • Electrical troubleshooting of PCB's and panels, AC/DC knowledge, use of multimeter, various sensors like, proximity switches, microphones, cameras.
  • Mechanical knowledge, use of hand/power tools, assembly/disassembly, identifying physical wear issues.
  • Travel: As needed outside the US on project teams
  • Office/Warehouse: Fully onsite

Qualifications

  • Associates in electrical engineering, mechatronics or a comparable qualification
  • Broad-based basic electrical engineering knowledge, sound specialist knowledge in the fields of analogue and digital technology, embedded microcontrollers and EMC-compliant design and layout as well as knowledge of robotics, prototype construction, 3D printing, precision engineering, sensor technology and mechatronic disciplines
  • Knowledge of programming in C, C , C# and firmware development desirable
  • Analytical skills, creativity, passion for development, initiative, strong communication and teamwork skills and ability to adapt quickly to the needs of the departments
  • Knowledge of CAD, Fusion 360, MS office products.
  • Performing variety of duties as required
  • Flexibility Based on Business Needs: work overtime, holidays, weekends, different shifts, and different areas of the warehouse
  • The ability to create instructions, processes, and procedures.
  • Multilingual in Spanish and/or German, a plus
  • SAP experience, preferred
  • Ability to Commute: Louisville, KY

Additional Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
  • 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
  • Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee engagement activities.

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Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here.

We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.

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