Equipment Diagnostic Technician - eShepherd
Gallagher Animal Management · Kansas City, MO · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
At eShepherd, we're redefining livestock management with industry-leading virtual fencing technology. Combining IoT, software, electronics and animal science, our solutions help farmers improve productivity, sustainability and animal welfare across the globe. eShepherd™ is Gallagher’s breakthrough virtual fencing technology, enabling farmers to monitor, move, and manage cattle from anywhere using GPS‑enabled solar‑powered neckbands. As an Equipment Diagnostic Technician, you'll diagnose and repair returned equipment, support customer and partner enquiries, validate product updates, and collaborate with engineering, operations and customer success teams to improve product performance.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair eShepherd products to component level
- Refurbish and test returned equipment ready for redeployment
- Investigate warranty returns and identify root causes
- Support customer and partner technical enquiries
- Validate firmware updates and product releases
- Capture service insights and provide feedback to engineering teams
- Assist in developing service procedures and troubleshooting resources
- Help drive continuous improvement across service operations and customer support activities
Requirements
- Electronics, IT, electrical or related technical qualification, or equivalent hands‑on experience
- Experience diagnosing and repairing electronic equipment
- Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Proactive, solutions‑focused approach
- Experience with IoT devices, firmware updates, CRM systems or inventory management platforms is advantageous
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives
- Excitement of a growing company backed by Gallagher's global stability
- Career development opportunities as eShepherd expands globally
- Tools, technology and resources needed to succeed
- Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on practical problem‑solving
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Life, Accident and Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life and Critical Illness Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection Plan
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program