Research Engineer – Spray Analysis
2 weeks ago
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).
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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