Field Engineer

About the role

Nova-Tech Engineering is a growing company headquartered in Willmar, MN, founded in 1992. The company specializes in process automation technology, serving over 500 commercial poultry hatcheries globally.

Responsibilities

• Implement engineering designs and support field activities to create and conduct research and test protocols to determine product performance and viability.
• Perform root cause analysis, analyze problems, develop corrective actions, and effectively communicate solutions across multiple departments.
• Participate in projects from concept and detail of design to implementation, testing, and placement with the customer.
• Communicate with customers to determine product needs, support and explain complex issues, diagnose problems customers are facing, and coordinate testing and onsite visits.
• Create and foster positive relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Cook up and coordinate domestic and international travel to visit customers in the field.
• Research, design, develop, test, and document aspects of new products and technologies consistent with engineering discipline.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team environment to foster a culture of problem-solving and creative thinking.
• Fully participate as a team member and other duties as assigned to meet Nova-Tech Engineering’s mission, vision, strategies, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• In-depth knowledge and skills in CAD and/or embedded programming, C programming language preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information applicable to the work.
• Ability to understand scientific and mathematical theories to effectively analyze data.
• Excellent diagnostic skills with the ability to train others in equipment functions.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Possess team mentality to successfully achieve objectives through problem-solving and creative thinking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, proficiency in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple demands, and maintain attention to detail in a results and deadline-oriented environment.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured.
• Valid passport for global travel.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured.
• Valid passport for global travel.

Skills

• Engineering Discipline Knowledge
• Technical Writing and Documentation
• Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Customer Relationship Management
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Travel Coordination
• New Product Development
• Technical Communication

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Benefits Starting Day One

Pay

$70,000 - $90,000/Year

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate travel and project requirements.