Research and Development Senior Technician

We begin with a history of innovation … a strong heritage that spans many generations. It's a history of enduring technical leadership and long-term partnerships with dairy producers around the world.
 
This is combined with a new, energized vision focused on bringing the future of productivity to the world's dairy industry. We offer a world of experience, global R&D and an intimate knowledge of local needs. This is the powerful new face of BouMatic.

Bringing together a deep knowledge of the dairy business with a firm grasp of the challenges ahead, BouMatic offers unequalled capabilities. As the largest privately held company in the industry, we have the resources and responsiveness to accommodate your future in the dairy business.

Today's BouMatic is poised to help the world's dairies succeed, merging technical strength with an expanded global distribution system for a bright future.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Position Title – Research & Development  Senior Technician

 

 

Position Summary/Accountabilities –

This position is responsible for the research and development of power automation products.

 

Job Functions / Technical Skills –



 

1. Technical abilities include testing / building / prototype electrical, electronics, and mechanical components per System Specification.

2. PC abilities includes but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, Programmable Logic Controller Software a plus, C / C+ / C++ / C# based knowledge a plus

3. PLC programming, Human Machine Interface / HMI programming experience a plus

4. Knowledge of Electrical schematic reading, electrical / electronic use of calibration / measurement instruments a must

5. Knowledge / abilities of Research & Development Procedures & Methodologies:

 

a. design, build, procure, setup, operate prototype per engineering specifications

  b. proof of concept verification

  c. component testing per vendor / OEM specification claims

  d. establish prototype testing plan, testing

  e. documentation, written reports, testing protocol results

  f.  Troubleshoot and perform analyses of test failures leading to the root

cause of failure.

 

6. Capabilities / previously worked in an environment that can create “field issues” in a lab environment, to simulate “field” problems and perform troubleshooting / documenting results with ability to write recommendations.

7. Capability to work interdependent / interdisciplinary with engineering / marketing / sales department regarding design of new product, update of just released product, or changes needed on existing product for update/upgrade

8. Knowledge / experience in writing / review test manuals, troubleshooting manuals, installation manuals, training manuals, etc.

9. Mechanical experience a plus… welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.

10. Printed Circuit Board troubleshooting experience is a plus

11.  25% Travel is required

12. Associate / BS in electrical / electronic / industrial / automation / robotic is a plus.

Performance Skills –

The candidates must have demonstrated the following performance skills: Attention to Detail Commitment to TaskCommunication Initiative