Work as an active member of the research and development team to perform functions such as design, building prototypes, troubleshooting, testing, problem solving, data analysis, and other duties as assigned.
Professional Qualifications
Education
Must be pursuing, or have completed, an undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Biosystems, Agricultural engineering, or a closely related field. Introductory course work in 3D CAD and software programming is essential. A junior status or higher in college preferred.
Experience
Prior hands-on experience in design, testing, or research is desirable but not necessary, but an analytical inventive spirit is highly desirable!
General
Highly motivated, self-driven, and able to self-educate often.
Demonstrated creativity and problem solving.
Expected to work independently, as well as under direction of others.
Attention to detail in both task execution and documentation.
Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
Dependable, positive attitude and good attendance.
High ethics, integrity, honesty, and patience.
Position Responsibilities
Specific
Participate in the design, development, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting of prototype instrumentation.
Duties will be assigned based on the individual's capabilities, experience, and education. Examples can include, but are not limited to:
Have partial to full responsibility for the design, development, and testing of a prototype or sub-assembly of a prototype.
Troubleshoot components, subsystems, and systems. Verify and validate results.
Construct and/or modify prototypes with engineering guidance.
Assist scientists & engineers with a variety of tasks during the prototype design and development process.
