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.

• Work closely with Electronics Systems Engineers to design and/or select hardware, software, harnesses, sensors, displays, human interfaces, and other components.
• Assist the Product Evaluation Lab Test Engineer in developing, assembling, operating, monitoring, and maintaining lab test and data acquisition equipment.
• Work with Design and Product Evaluation Engineers to develop and perform detailed test requests.
• Document test results and other significant data, while working closely with the Product Evaluation Lab Test Engineer, Product Evaluation Engineers/Technicians, and Design Engineers.
• Assist in the fabrication and assembly of prototype controls to support testing needs.
• Assist 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.
• Provide technical support to product development team, product management, product testing, product support, sales and marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers as assigned.
• Participate in product design reviews as needed and provide input on designs based on experience and knowledge of electronics and control systems.
• Apply best practices/standards, processes, and component quality requirements for controls and electrical systems.
• Perform basic engineering design calculations pertinent to the design of Kuhn products.
• Operate software (e.g., IDE, CAD, MS Visio) to design, produce drawings and schematics, and develop bills of materials.
• Understand operational requirements of Kuhn Knight & Kuhn product lines
• Keep abreast of new products, technologies, and competitive equipment in the industry and communicate information to Company personnel.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion and conform to quality and safety procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

Education and/or Experience

• The qualified candidate will possess a four-year bachelors degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology Management, or a related field.
• Experience with or an educational emphasis on electronics and control systems is also required.
• A farming background with knowledge of hay tool, spreader, mixer, seeding, and spraying technologies is preferred.

Specialized Skills/Abilities

• Experience with sourcing and programming components for electrohydraulic control and instrumentation and SAE J1939 and ISO 11783 vehicle controller area networks is preferred.
• Knowledge of AC, DC, digital, and analog circuits including experience with PCBs, power conversion, switches, harnesses, connectors, transducers, relays and motors.
• Knowledge of software architecture and validation techniques and experience with electrical testing tools, such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and function generators is preferred.