PURPOSE and SCOPE:

Participate as part of a team in the development and continuous improvement of innovative, class leading agricultural product designs for the Ag/Heavy Duty Off-Road machinery market. Team compositions vary and change from time to time, but will involve multiple engineers and technologists, team leaders, prototype shop and test personnel, supply/marketing/product support/publications/manufacturing and other specialists.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participation as a team member in all team project activities as identified, including but not limited to:

• Develop code, models, perception, and sensory data strategies for ML/AI software projects
• Write requirements and technical documentation
• Participate in code reviews & work with code repositories on multiple projects using Git version control
• Assist in development and implementation of validation plans (unit testing, HIL, SIL, DVT)
• Support development of risk assessments (DFMEA)
• Continuous learning of MacDon and competitive products
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Engineering or Technology program
• Experience with Python or C++ programming languages
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms related to image processing
• Experience with machine learning development process, including data gathering, data cleaning, training, and deployment of ML models
• Familiarity with CAN protocol J1939

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in machine learning, or similar experience in post-graduate research in machine learning
• Some experience working with embedded controllers, both programming and connecting the controllers to sensors and other systems
• Knowledge of networking protocols and communication concepts
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure or similar provider of cloud computing
• Exposure to model-based software design using the MATLAB/Simulink tools.
• Interest in controls and automation of mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with agricultural equipment and farming