Information Technology - Software Technician

Position: Information Technology - Software Technician 3
Job Title:
Software Technician 3

Location:

Sanford, NC 27330
Duration: 24 months

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

Reason/motivation for request:
- Critical role to ensure high quality machines.

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.