Front-End Innovation Engineer – IoT Analytics & Hardware

Front-End Innovation Engineer – IoT Analytics & Hardware

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This role, part of the Front-End Innovations (FEI) Team, focuses on hardware‑centric proof‑of‑concept development, analytics, and rigorous testing to validate new product concepts for the PROCELL B2B business. The position emphasizes data‑driven decision‑making, hardware optimization, and system‑level integration to ensure robust performance in real‑world environments.

Location:

Atlanta, Science Square
Travel:
Up to 10%

• Develop deep understanding of PROCELL’s hardware/firmware platforms and testing protocols.
• Lead proof‑of‑concept hardware builds and validation testing, including environmental and performance characterization. Design and implement Python‑based automation scripts for test execution, data acquisition, and reporting.
• Perform data analytics on test results to identify trends, optimize designs, and improve reliability.
• Collaborate on sensor integration and wireless connectivity (Wi‑Fi, BLE, LoRa) for prototype systems.
• Develop and maintain test frameworks and dashboards for monitoring PoC feature performance. Optimize hardware for power consumption, durability, and feature enhancements.
• Act as product owner for FEI PoC deployments, ensuring timely execution and actionable feedback.
• Provide clear technical updates to management on progress, risks, and outcomes.

• Education:
  
  B.S. or higher in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hardware and data analysis experience.
• At least 2+ years in development of IoT based systems preferred.
• Strong programming skills in Python (automation, data analysis).
• Strong experience in data analysis techniques and application to large data sets.
• Experience with web application development for prototypes or dashboards.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, microprocessor architecture, and real‑time operating systems.
• Experience leveraging continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, along with Git Hub.
• Practical experience integrating AI tools into design and development flows.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and IoT ecosystems.
• Knowledge of sensor systems and wireless technologies.
• Experience with battery technologies or energy products is a plus.
• Highly motivated, organized, and collaborative with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, geographically dispersed team.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%).
• Resilient, resourceful, and comfortable with ambiguity. Open‑minded, self‑starter and can‑do approach.

Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high‑performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market‑leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands.

Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry‑leading innovation while creating long‑term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end‑to‑end accountability across all levels, fast decision‑making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Manufacturing