What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Systems Technician position at Kuhn North America, Inc.?
The Electronic Systems Technician will support the design and development of innovative electronic/electrical hardware and software products that provide high quality and reliable performance to our customers at a competitive cost.
The Electronic Systems Technician also serves as a resource for all electronic/electrical applications and lab test controls, and as a technical resource for product evaluation, design engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing by participating in design reviews and providing input and review of projects as directed.
\tWork closely with Electronics Systems Engineers to design and/or select hardware, software, harnesses, sensors, displays, human interfaces, and other components.
\tAssist the Product Evaluation Lab Test Engineer in developing, assembling, operating, monitoring, and maintaining lab test and data acquisition equipment.
\tWork with Design and Product Evaluation Engineers to develop and perform detailed test requests.
\tDocument test results and other significant data, while working closely with the Product Evaluation Lab Test Engineer, Product Evaluation Engineers/Technicians, and Design Engineers.
\tAssist in the fabrication and assembly of prototype controls to support testing needs.
\tAssist in the development of design specifications for controls and electronic/electrical systems in collaboration with product development, product management, product evaluation, sales and marketing, manufacturing, and customers for projects assigned.
\tProvide technical support to product development team, product management, product testing, product support, sales and marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers as assigned.
\tParticipate in product design reviews as needed and provide input on designs based on experience and knowledge of electronics and control systems.
\tApply best practices/standards, processes, and component quality requirements for controls and electrical systems.
\tPerform basic engineering design calculations pertinent to the design of Kuhn products.
\tOperate software (e.g., IDE, CAD, MS Visio) to design, produce drawings and schematics, and develop bills of materials.
\tUnderstand operational requirements of Kuhn Knight & Kuhn product lines
\tKeep abreast of new products, technologies, and competitive equipment in the industry and communicate information to Company personnel.
\tMaintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion and conform to quality and safety procedures.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT
Education and/or Experience
\tThe qualified candidate will possess a four-year bachelors degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology Management, or a related field.
\tExperience with or an educational emphasis on electronics and control systems is also required.
\tA farming background with knowledge of hay tool, spreader, mixer, seeding, and spraying technologies is preferred.
Specialized Skills/Abilities
\tExperience with sourcing and programming components for electrohydraulic control and instrumentation and SAE J1939 and ISO 11783 vehicle controller area networks is preferred.
\tKnowledge of AC, DC, digital, and analog circuits including experience with PCBs, power conversion, switches, harnesses, connectors, transducers, relays and motors.
\tKnowledge of software architecture and validation techniques and experience with electrical testing tools, such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and function generators is preferred.