Job description

For Earth For Life

BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
Provide engineering support, research, documentation, integration and validation for the Kubota KTI-NA department and its R&D initiatives. This role will work on technology development projects. The individual will perform tasks of system wide functional tests, internal and customer validation tests, developing testing plans/requirements, design contribution, prototyping, component sourcing and integration, documentation, vendor, and research partner management.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES: This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Document test plans, test requirements and create integration proposals for system testing strategies that align with KTI-NA R&D project and business goals.
• Execute test plans in systematic manner in isolation or within a larger testing team as required by the project.
• Document testing outcomes and register findings using project approved documentation and tracking tools.
• Work within a project team to contribute to development of mechanical, electrical, and software systems related to machine automation, cloud connectivity, remote monitoring, sensor integration, and machine control.
• Collaborate with the project team to plan and perform right-sized testing regimes based on project scope, risk tolerance, and business exposure metrics.
• Assist in organizing teams and resources to complete test related programs and projects.
• Gather and track test project requirements and ensure timely completion.
• Develop and integrate basic software programs/scripts for prototyping and testing.
• Create demonstrations/presentations for all levels within the organization.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation from projects.
• Manage vendors needed to complete project assignments.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• At least five years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, agricultural engineering or related technical fields with a focus on system testing, verification, and validation.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION (% of time, description, nature of service):

• Office equipment including computer, copier, phone
• Prototype agriculture, construction, and turf machinery as required during testing activities
• Electrical and software diagnostic tools to debug and troubleshoot prototype systems.
• Shop/Power tools and fabrication equipment.

DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

Kubota is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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