What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Technician - 041 position at DSM-H Consulting?
Overview:
Support the compact track loader, skidster loader and compact utility loader product
Looking for someone to help keeping all of our fleet of machines updated with software
There could be different versions of machines, or even different like display machine. Support in Developing validation plans
Will be making simple harnesses and things like that
Top Skills:
Basic abilities with hand tools, soldering, working with electrical connectors
Matlab is a plus
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Enable machine software and tuning development
- Support Integration engineers and Endurance operations
- Keep machines updated (machine/display/network software) to drive timely issue discovery and validation
Typical task breakdown:
- Complete software testing and development tasks required to meet program deliverables.
- Must climb in and out of machines repeatedly.
- Each day could involve all machine work, all lab work, or more likely a mixture of both.
- Meetings for this role will be minimized, as this person is expected to be actively focusing on the tasks outlined, and as directed by the primary engineer(s).
Interaction with team:
- Daily interaction with Integration engineers.
- A few days per week interacting with Endurance Operators to flash machines and discuss issues.
- Network among relevant teams to ensure alignment of expectations and results.
Team Structure
- Team of 5 integration engineers and 2 linkage engineers. External team of Software architects who release test, concept, and production versions.
Work environment:
Desk in the lab, Prove Design shop and Endurance area on campus.
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 5-7 years experience required
- Associate's degree in Agricultural Systems, Automotive Systems, or Computer Technology or equivalent training required.
- Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes
Top 3 Skills
(Required)
- An understanding of serial protocols and experience with J1939 CAN communications or equivalent protocol.
- One year of experience with software testing and development.
- Familiar with Vector tools such as CANape and CANalyzer in testing or troubleshooting CAN data link communications on machine.
Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Experience with C/C or Matlab Simulink desired.
- Reading schematics
- Basic abilities with hand tools, soldering, working with electrical connectors
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
- Capable of juggling multiple tasks and/or projects at the same time.
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong documentation and tracking abilities.
- Strong people skills and emotional intelligence.