Join Insort – Shaping the Future of Food Safety and Quality!
Insort is a global leader in developing and manufacturing highly innovative, sensor-based sorting and monitoring equipment for the food processing industry. With headquarters in Austria and a U.S. subsidiary in Turlock, California, we are driving advancements in food safety and quality control, providing cutting-edge solutions to our international customers.
We are looking for a Development Engineer – Sensor Technology (m/f/d)
to join our growing team and contribute to our success in North America.
Your Start at Insort:
After a comprehensive training period, both in our Turlock office and at customer sites, you will play a key role in the development and optimization of our sensor-based sorting solutions, contributing to the growth and innovation of our high-tech products.
- Sensor Calibration and Machine Adjustment: Fine-tune and control image sensors and sorting machines for optimal performance.
- Testing and Demonstration: Independently set up and operate in-house test devices for product testing and live demonstrations.
- Classification Development: Create models and color classifications using our
proprietary application software. - R&D Contributions: Support research and development activities for new applications and test features before field approval.
- Documentation Excellence: Write comprehensive test, demo, and performance evaluation reports.
- Field Insights: Provide technical feedback on equipment performance and development opportunities.
- Customer Training: Execute operator training plans, training customers on
Insort’s sorting and monitoring equipment. - On-Site Support: Assist field service engineers in machine commissioning at
customer locations.
- Technical Education: College or university degree in a technical field is an asset.
- Professional Experience: Work experience in equipment manufacturing, field service, optical sorting, or nut processing.
- Technical Expertise: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings; strong IT connectivity and troubleshooting skills.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
with experience writing technical documentation. - Problem-Solving: Tackle challenges with a solution-focused mindset and maintain high-quality standards.
- Teamwork and Independence: Work effectively both independently and as
part of a team. - Organizational Skills: Effectively prioritize tasks and manage conflicts with
minimal supervision.
- Exciting Work Environment: Be part of a fast-growing, innovative company shaping the future of the food industry.
- High-Tech Products: Work with cutting-edge sensor technology that revolutionizes food safety.
- Comprehensive Onboarding: Receive detailed training on optical food sorting equipment and processes.
- Travel Opportunities: Travel across California and North America, with occasional trips to Europe for training.
- Global Perspective: Join a globally operating, privately owned company with an emphasis on personal responsibility.
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans, along with per diem allowances for travel.
Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time for installations and service, with occasional international travel for training.
Competitive salary of $85,000–$95,000 per year-
Vacation Time: 15 days of paid vacation (3 weeks).
