R&D Technician

JFC Group; Tuam Municipal District; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology company in Ireland seeks an R&D Technician to build and test prototypes for innovative agricultural products. This role involves extensive collaboration with engineers, conducting various tests to ensure product reliability, and documenting the entire testing process. Candidates should have a relevant technical qualification, at least 2 years of electromechanical experience, and be comfortable working in both lab and farm environments. Full driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electromechanical experience or similar.
• Comfortable in both in-house and farm environments.
• Basic understanding of software behavior and testing.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify and test prototype units for field use.
• Conduct functional and durability tests on software systems.
• Document testing processes with detailed reports and media.
• Perform diagnostic testing and root cause analysis.

Skills

Electromechanical experience

Data analysis using sensors

Software testing knowledge

Assembly and modification of systems

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant technical qualification in Engineering or related field

Job description

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

JFC Group
Weir Road, Tuam
Co Galway, H54 RX46, Ireland