Electronic Technician (Valley)

Description
Prospera is a technology company that harnesses machine learning, computer vision, and practical know-how to solve some of the biggest challenges in agriculture and help feed the world. If working for a team that is driven by this mission sounds good to you, read on.
We are looking for an Electronic Technician to support development of industry leading agriculture technology products in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment working with teams at multiple sites around the world.
*This position is onsite
Responsibilities

• Responsible for helping build, test, trouble-shoot, repair and modify prototype hardware and production test equipment
• Responsible for supporting prototype electronic hardware and software integration and validation testing as defined by the engineering department
• Work as a team player with all the other members of the Irrigation Engineering Department
• Perform tasks related to 120 to 480 VAC circuitry, PLC's, VHF and Spread Spectrum radios
• Analyze electronic prototype hardware and telemetry systems as well as assist with the construction, installation, testing, trouble-shooting, repair and modification of the same
• Make modifications based on direction from design engineers
• Construction and maintenance of product test equipment and procedures

Requirements

• Associate's degree in electricity or related field
• The ability to work at an elevated height of ten feet
• Experience with 120 to 480 VAC circuitry- a must!
• Proficiency using oscilloscopes, multi-meters and soldering irons
• A strong working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Spread Spectrum radios
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the year
• Passion for this field.
• Ability to interface effectively, both written and verbal, with internal customers
• Work effectively alone and as a member of a team within various functional areas of the division
• Acceptable attendance and performance record
• Must be highly self-motivated with a 'can-do' attitude
• Demonstrated accuracy in working with information in a very fast paced environment is mandatory.

Nice to Have:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Electronic Technology
• At least one year related electronic technician experience
• Experience using National Instruments LabVIEW software
• Experience using variable-frequency drives (VFD)
• Previous work experience with mechanized irrigation equipment