Peacock Technology is looking for an R&D Technician to join our research and development team.

At Peacock Technology we are connecting our experience in robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver ongoing solutions to help food producers improve long term food sustainability and animal welfare. We provide a range of products using robotics, machine vision and sensing technologies to monitor cow condition and provide farmer insights for disease prevention and welfare. Our development team includes highly qualified engineers, including engineers with PhDs in Software Engineering, Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering. We also have close working relationships with universities, colleges, and research organisations. We have an opportunity for an R&D Technician to join our development team and help guide our efforts to ensure that we are providing meaningful solutions to the dairy farmers.

As part of our commitment to advancing technological solutions, we are seeking a skilled Cloud Technician to be responsible for our development laboratory and work with the R&D development teams.

Job Description

You will be working on collaborative development projects in a quality-controlled engineering environment. You will be assisting on a wide range of projects and will have the opportunity to get hands on experience of a variety of Electrical and Mechanical systems. The work will be varied, one day it might involve assembly of sensitive components in a laboratory and the next may involve installation of equipment outside on a farm, or customer site

We are looking for someone who has a passion for engineering, who has a professional approach to projects and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Cabinet/panel building and wiring

• Building prototype PCB assemblies

• Building prototype mechanical assemblies

• Prototype product assembly and test

• Onsite commissioning and testing

• Workshop organisation and management

Requirements

• Enthusiastic, organised, and reliable self-starter who can use their own initiative to get around obstacles

• Ability to work in a team and take on responsibility for your project tasks

• Ability to work in a multi-project environment

• Previous experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment

• A problem-solving attitude

• Experience using power and hand tools

• Computer literate: able to create or modify documents and manuals

• Passport and driving license. Willingness to travel occasionally 

Desirable Skills

• HNC or HND in an engineering related discipline

• Previous experience building or repairing complex printed circuit boards

• Experience with Mechanical or Electronic CAD

What we’ll offer you in return

• Full-time, Contract, Permanent

• Excellent remuneration

• 34 days holiday entitlement

• Private health and wellness scheme

• Additional bonus scheme available 

As part of the interview process, you will be expected to join a first stage video call and a second, face to face at our office in Stirling.