R&D Technician

JFC Group; Tuam; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JFC Group in Tuam, Co Galway, Ireland, is seeking an R&D Technician to join our R&D Team. You will build and test prototypes both in house and in the field, contributing to innovative agricultural products.

You will work with engineers and farmers to gather feedback, conduct validation tests on embedded software and GUI, and document findings to drive reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Mechatronics qualification required.
• 2+ years electromechanical experience.
• Willingness to work both in-house and on farm environments.
• Ability to test software from physical and functional perspectives.
• Experience using sensors and measurement instruments for data analysis.
• Strong initiative, innovation and drive in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify and test prototype units for field use.
• Set up functional, environmental and durability tests on embedded systems.
• Test product performance and ensure hardware/software work together.
• Collaborate with engineers and gather farmer feedback.
• Document testing with reports, photos and videos.
• Assemble and validate end-of-line production test equipment.
• Diagnose failures and perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

Mechatronics

Industrial Automation

Electromechanical

Data analysis

Driving licence

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering/Mechatronics qualification

Tools

Measurement instruments

Embedded systems

Test equipment

Job description

Purpose of Position

At JFC, our success is built on our shared values — People First, Innovation Inspired, Growth Focused, Performance Powered, Quality Driven and Safety Always

We are seeking an R&D Technician to join our R&D Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and testing prototypes both in house and in the Field. This is an exciting role within a high growth industry where you will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills with a design team developing innovative products for the agricultural sector. This position will be based in our Headquarters in Tuam, Co Galway.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Build, modify and test prototype units for field use and validation.
• Support engineering validation by setting up and conducting functional, environmental, and durability tests on full embedded software systems and GUI functionality.
• Test and validate the performance of new products and features, ensuring software and hardware function seamlessly together in both lab and real-world farm environments.
• Collaborate directly with engineers and communicate with farmers to gather critical feedback on product performance.
• Document all testing thoroughly, including detailed reports, photos, and videos to inform system optimisation and reliability improvements.
• Assemble, configure, and validate end-of-line production test equipment and cells to ensure accurate functional verification of final products.
• Perform diagnostic testing, debugging and root cause analysis on failed components and assemblies returned from the field to support product reliability improvements.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Relevant technical qualification in Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or similar.
• 2+ years of electromechanical experience or similar.
• Comfortable working both in house and on farm environments.
• Basic understanding of software behaviour and the ability to test software from a physical and functional perspective.
• Experience gathering and analysing data from physical tests using sensors and measurement instruments.
• Solid experience in assembly, disassembly and modification of electromechanical systems.
• Full driving licence is essential for this role.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• The position requires a strong candidate who can demonstrate initiative, innovation, and drive to succeed within a fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. JFC Group is an equal opportunities employer.