Electronic Systems Technician

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.

The qualified candidate will possess a four-year bachelor’s 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.