Sensor Solutions Prototype Engineer Sr

Munich Re Careers • Hartford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sensor Solutions Prototype Engineer is responsible for coordinating field tests and piloting of sensor use cases, devices, and product opportunities, as a part of Applied Technology Solutions’ overall product development process. Working on a cross-functional team, the Sensor Solutions Prototype Engineer provides technical expertise, scoping and oversight performing early stage IoT solution validation. S/he also supports engineering research and testing efforts for production hardware and use case enhancements, including operational improvements. The Sensor Solutions Prototype Engineer is an ideal position for someone who is excited about researching and creating innovative sensor-based solutions that are at the intersection of technology, data, and insurance. Leveraging a deep technical toolkit and strong project management experience, the ideal candidate has proven experience in lab and field testing potential connected technologies, as well as experience in using an engineering-based approach to commercializable solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7+ years experience in an engineering role
• 3+ years experience in an engineering testing field and methods of analyzing or automating tests
• 3+ years of engineering project management experience
• Prior experience working with connected technologies in a design, manufacturing, construction, maintenance or operations capacity is required
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Superior expertise in the architecture, design, and/or operation of IoT networks, products and solutions
• Deep knowledge of technical and non-technical aspects of Engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the presence and poise to present to senior executives and gain consensus on complex topics
• Proactive, self-starter with strong ownership mentality and a desire to get things done

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree
• Prior computer/software programming experience
• Professional Engineer’s License

Responsibilities

• Coordinating field tests and piloting of sensor use cases, devices, and product opportunities.
• Providing technical expertise, scoping, and oversight for early stage IoT solution validation.
• Supporting engineering research and testing efforts for production hardware and use case enhancements, including operational improvements.
• Researching and creating innovative sensor-based solutions.
• Conducting lab and field testing of potential connected technologies.
• Utilizing an engineering-based approach to commercializable solutions.

Benefits

• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
• Inclusive culture
• Workplace where all colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered
• Recruitment and development of talent with a focus on providing innovative products and services
• Equal opportunity employer
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior