Instrument Technician

at  Foss

COUNTRY

Denmark
Innovation has always been the foundation of FOSS´ success. A global outlook and a mission for more sustainable use of the world’s food resources is key to more than 300 passionate employees in R&D.
We have a legacy of developing innovative solutions that sets the standards within food analysis across the globe. We build our solutions on strong technological platforms and deep insights into our customers’ business and processes, and we value strong collaboration with customers throughout the development phase.
We are looking for an Instrument Technician to join our friendly and fast-paced R&D department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Apply now if you can subscribe to the following qualifications:

• Background in Electronics, Mechanics, or another related field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and best practices in a laboratory setting.

PERSONAL SKILLS

You are an open and pro-active person who thrives in teamwork and a practical problem solver. You have a keen interest in technology, learning new skills and known for being a hands-on generalist that gets the job done.

• Build and update test setups and instruments (functional models and prototypes).
• Perform software updates and ensure that test setups and instruments are up to date with the latest firmware and software versions.
• Troubleshoot issues with instruments and related equipment to identify and address problems in a timely manner and get an understanding of the system performance in practice.
• Create technical drawings of cables and other components used in the instrumentation.
• Assist with mechanical drawings and electronics schematics.
• Perform various tests as needed and test the instruments during development to ensure that they are functioning properly and meeting performance specifications.
• Prepare instruments and documentation for REL (Reliability, Environmental, Legal) testing.
• Participate in field testing of instruments at customer sites to gather feedback and identify any issues that may arise.
• Provide an overview of the status of instruments, including updates and any issues that have been identified.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Support lead mechanics on various activities related to new product introduction (design tasks, BOM list, documentation, assembly etc).
• Other responsibilities may come if agreed due to interest, for instance Health and Safety responsibility in our Laboratory etc