Agricultural Systems Test Technician in Auburn, Illinois

Agricultural Systems Technician at DICKEY-john

Nestled in the heartland, DICKEY-john is at the center of the agricultural marketplace. With more than 60 years of helping farmers produce higher yields to feed the world, DICKEY-john is proud of our heritage and our contributions. As a part of the TSI Incorporated family, DICKEY-john employees also provide support for TSI solutions. TSI's vision to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment is seen and experienced at all facilities, including our Auburn, Illinois DICKEY-john facility.

Under supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Field Test Technician will be responsible for performing product verification and validation testing of agricultural equipment and electronics in the field and in simulated environments. As a Field Test Technician, you will also work directly with engineers to develop test set ups and assist other members of the Field Test team in executing testing in a timely and detailed manner.

The Field Test Technician must be a self-starter and present themselves in a professional manner.

Executing test plans in accordance with engineering standards

Documenting results of test plans through test reports in accordance with engineering standards.

Arranging and conducting experiments, collecting data, calculating and recording results.

Assisting engineers with troubleshooting of prototype systems.

Providing feedback on failures and functionality to other project team members.

Traveling to customers for OEM site visits to resolve product issues.

Maintaining a clean and safe work environment for themselves and their coworkers.

Operating, maintaining and repairing field test equipment.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

High School diploma is required. Associate's degree in Agriculture or related discipline is desired.

Experience

Required:

Strong troubleshooting skills

Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent documentation skills in the Office product line (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Preferred:

1+ Years of experience in farming applications related to planter and fertilizer control systems.

1+ Years of general experience with electronics, service, and repair of farm equipment.

1+ Years of experience with electronics troubleshooting.

Preferred:

Precision agriculture including GPS Systems, Hydraulics and Field Mapping.

Hydraulics and fluid controls.

Multi-meters, oscilloscopes and function generators.

Mechanical Measurement and inspection Tools

Must be able to:

Operate general agricultural equipment safely (Tractor, planters, sprayers, etc.). Valid driver's license required.

Use Electronic equipment: multi-meters, power supplies, etc.

Use Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Access)

Use available resources to research design and validate solutions not limited to but to include using web searches, field application engineers, suppliers, and other engineers

Use standard office equipment such as copier, fax, telephone, etc.

Use soldering tools

Use mechanical, assembly, and basic machine shop equipment

Work is typically performed in a standard office setting working at a desk or table on a level surface. Air quality and noise levels are within normal limits. Eye protection is usually not required. Under normal conditions, exposure to excessive noise, dust, humidity, and fumes is rare. Individual may be required to work more hours than normally expected during a regular workweek depending on workload and deadline requirements.

Routinely lift items for testing purposes ranging in weight up to 100 pounds from the floor, routinely move large equipment, on rollers, in excess of several hundred pounds, and ability to occasionally work in extreme temperature conditions.

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

At TSI/DICKEY-john, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.

We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they're comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees' discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.

Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate each day  also have a large cafeteria employees can eat lunch in, as well as an outside area that employees can enjoy during the summer months.

TSI/DICKEY-john employees can expect to have work-life balance, vacation, sick time, 8 paid holidays, bereavement leave,…