Instrument Technician R&D Laboratories

Are you a hands-on technician who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary R&D environment with varied tasks and close collaboration across teams, and do you take pride in keeping things running smoothly, are service-minded, and thrive as a practical problem solver rather than being in the design spotlight? Further, do you bring 3–5 years of experience from product development, service, or NPI, and a technical background such as Electronics or Automation Technician? If this sounds like you, then read on

About us

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 development teams in the friendly and fast-paced R&D Laboratories Program.

The job

The Instrument Technician is hands-on in the R&D new product development project(s) and an integral part of the Program team. As Instrument Technician you will work closely with the project team members to ensure that all instruments are functioning properly and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner to ensure that the project progresses as planned.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain test setups, functional models, and prototypes.
• Perform hardware and software updates to keep instruments current.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with instruments and related equipment.
• Keep an overview of instrument status and configuration, maintaining accurate configuration logs in coordination with hardware, software and measurement chain teams.
• Support testing activities, including performance verification, REL testing, and field trials.
• Contribute to technical documentation (drawings, schematics, BOMs, assembly documentation).
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams on new product introduction and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and contribute to a safe laboratory environment.
• Take on additional responsibilities (e.g. Health & Safety) aligned with interests and skills.

Qualifications

We expect you to have the following qualifications:

• Educational background: Electronics or Automation Technician (EUD)
• Experience: Electronics preferred, but Mechanics background or related field is also relevant
• 3-5+ years of relevant technical experience
• Skilled at reading technical drawings/schematics and producing clear documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in teams.
• You are familiar with safety protocols and best practices in labs and workshops

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 are known for being a hands-on generalist that gets the job done.

We offer

A challenging job, in an international and innovative company, that is small enough for you to get high influence in the job, and big enough for complex projects and career development. We have a flat and informal company culture and an open-minded and collegial spirit. The size of our company allows for independent, dynamic, and fast decisions, and you will have the opportunity for constant learning through new projects, technologies, teams, and market opportunities.

FOSS have a solid record of continued business growth and a strong business strategy for an exciting future journey. We anticipate continued growth in our R&D activities so there are plenty of opportunities for personal growth.

At FOSS we believe that innovation, creativity, and collaboration come when people meet face to face. We are extremely proud of our modern Innovation Centre creating a highly motivating work environment.

Application

Send us your application via the link below. We screen applications as they come in, so apply now - better today than tomorrow Any questions can be directed to Anne Sofie Elberg Nielsen, R&D Program Director, Laboratories, at

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FOSS

Today, more than 8 billion people around the world are dependent on nutritional food. Tons of food being produced in a million different ways and under varying conditions, creating challenges all the way from field to fork. One of them, obviously, being the effects it has on climate change.

FOSS helps the world's 100 biggest food companies and more than 40,000 others around the world navigate exactly that with intelligent, data-driven and innovative analytical solutions. We are making sustainability a better business and we're doing so as global market leader in our field – improving food quality, minimizing food waste, ensuring food safety, and securing fair payment.

Join a pioneering and innovative company in the food and agriculture industry. A company on a mission, with offices all around the world and 1,700 talented colleagues from more than 32 different countries.