What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Control Systems Specialist position at KUHN Group?
**About the Role**
KUHN Group is seeking an Electronics Control Systems Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our design and development team, you will play a crucial role in creating innovative electronic/electrical hardware and software products that meet our customers' needs.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Collaborate with Design and Product Evaluation Engineers to develop and perform detailed test requests.
- Document test results and other significant data, 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.
- Develop 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.
- Stay up-to-date with new products, technologies, and competitive equipment in the industry and communicate information to Company personnel.
Requirements:
- 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.
