Research Engineer – Spray Analysis

2 weeks ago


River Falls, Wisconsin, United States LandOLakes Full time
As stated in the Land O'Lakes Job Posting policy, all employees who post for an internal opening must inform their current manager at the time they apply. ​
Our growth relies on our extraordinary talent. Unlock your greatest potential at Land O'Lakes by continuing to make a difference, driving results and growing your career.

Research Engineer – Spray AnalysisProvide technical support and daily operation of laboratory equipment and assist in experimental setup and execution of spray analysis studies in the wind tunnel lab.

Will be involved in supporting experiments critical to the daily function of the Winfield United Innovation Center and to delivering upon our strategy:
to provide our owners with the most innovative and rigorously validated agricultural products in the industry.

Will also conduct periodic maintenance of equipment and laboratory space and develop quantitative and qualitative methods for investigating new products and supporting current portfolios and apply analytics to solve problems and effectively communicate to the product development team.

Will also effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders involving cross functional collaboration with research staff, customers, and marketers.

Position will assist research managers in conducting experiments to leverage wind tunnel lab capabilities to support research efforts of the product development groups in areas of chemistry, controlled environments, phenotyping, and local field testing.

Additionally, will synthesize laboratory methods and results to build marketing collateral and educational materials for distribution to growers and non-technical audiences.


Responsibilities:
1) This individual will set up and support experimental equipment including:
Benchtop analytical equipment

Creation and setup of test fixtures

Arrangement of high-speed photography equipment

Alignment of laser diagnostic equipment

Chemical sample preparation

Plant specimen preparation

Validation of instruments, calibration

Assist with methodology development based on physical principles

2)

Execution of spray atomization and deposition experiments in low speed and high-speed wind tunnels:
including performing defined tests, acquiring and organizing data, and uploading and storing primary and secondary measurements

3) Maintenance of laboratory and equipment including:
Routine cleaning of laboratory equipment

Verification of equipment operation, monthly calibrations

General laboratory upkeep

Understands resource planning and assists in any data management needed for the process

15%
Assist with data analysis, interpreting and presenting data insights and responsible for assigned aspects of product development projects.

Evaluate, provide feedback and communication with other labs or internal groups on BWUP products.


Utilize instruments to gain better understanding of pesticide droplet movement as impacted by various variables (nozzles, tank mixtures, environments, crop, adjuvant components).

15%
Support marketing efforts by highlighting value provided by laboratory capabilities

Document laboratory processes with photographs and video

Develop informational communications material to explain experiments to non-technical audiences

Identify outstanding needs in existing data to support marketing efforts

Develop marketing materials to communicate lab results to customers

Coordinate with marketing teams to distribute completed marketing collateral

Support lab tours

Develop materials to present during lab tours for partners and customers

Present to small groups of retailers and growers about the lab capabilities

5%
Provide support to other research laboratories and programs within the Innovation Center, including:
Controlled environments (greenhouse & growth chamber)
Phenotyping
Field research
Chemistry
Materials characterization

Other support duties as assigned

5%
Innovation Center Safety
Follow all laboratory rules and regulations, including health and safety policies
Assist with the authorship of SOPs

Attend safety meetings, staff meetings, trainings, etc...

Required Qualifications:
Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences with 1+ years of experience

1+ yr experience working in a research, technical, or mechanical support role

Experience following detailed technical procedures or processes

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to stand for 6+ hours per day

Competencies & Other Skills
Basic computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Comfort with hand tools and power tools

Detail oriented

Able to produce consistent, high-quality results

Adaptable to new methods, processes, and software

Ability to work effectively with shifting priorities

Ability to work independently and seek out resources or help when needed

Adhere to safety procedures and wear PPE for extended periods while working with pesticides and around mechanical systems

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences with 3+ years of experience or master's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Experience in a laboratory research role with an emphasis in analytical equipment and physical measurements

Experience with electromechanical design and sensor operation and integration

Competencies & Other Skills
Experience with experimental design and data interpretation

Experience with fabrication and rapid prototyping techniques

Experience with mechanical design for simple mechanisms

Comfort with public speaking to present complex subjects and laboratory results to both technical and non-technical audiences

Proactively improves work processes and practices

Labview software for system controls and sensor integration

Wiring, electronic, and plumbing design

Video setup, capture, and editing for marketing collateral

Documentation of new methods

Laser safety awareness training

Experience with phase Doppler interferometry, particle image velocimetry, quantitative shadowgraphy, aerosol sampling and quantitative fluorometry

Familiarity with agriculture

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