Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Springfield, IL

Who Are We?
Nestled in the heartland, DICKEY-john is at the center of the agricultural marketplace. With more than 60 years of helping farmers produce higher yields to feed the world, DICKEY-john is proud of our heritage and our contributions. As a part of the TSI Incorporated family, DICKEY-john employees also provide support for TSI solutions. TSI's vision to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment is seen and experienced at all facilities, including our Auburn, Illinois DICKEY-john facility.

Electronics Technician I at TSI 

Works to diagnose, analyze, repair, and improve electronics and electro-mechanics on DICKEY-john products, processes, and systems.  Position communicates with internal and external customers by phone, email, or in person concerning technical problems.  Position communicates troubleshooting, repair and product test findings through written and oral reports.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with TSI, you will be responsible for:

• Analyze, diagnose, repair, improve, and support DICKEY-john products, processes, and systems in accordance with technical standards.
• Provide technical and application advice to customers, sales personnel, representatives, distributors, and DICKEY-john personnel via phone, fax, email, and in person.
• Perform technical duties in house to address internal and external customer product related issues.
• Support new product development, verification, and validation testing.
• Report troubleshooting, failure, and repair information via oral communication and written documentation.
• Provide feedback to other internal functions on the performance of DICKEY-john products. 
• Follow up with customers to resolve problems.
• Follow all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions.
• Collect, compile, and record failure and repair data.
• Read and review technical diagrams and manuals as needed.

 What Do You Need?

• Education Required  

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant Technician experience required.
  • Electronic Technical AA Degree or Certificate preferred with 0-2 years relevant experience.
  • In lieu of Technical AA Degree/Certificate, 2-3 years electrical or computer engineering coursework as part of a Bachelor Degree preferred, with 0-2 years relevant experience.

  Desired

  • Practical knowledge of farming, agriculture, or public works.

  Experience  

  • 0-2 years of experience in testing, diagnostics, trouble shooting and repair of PCA circuit boards and complex instrumentation preferred.
  • 0-2 years of experience trouble shooting and repairing mechanical and electrical devices to the component level a plus.

What Can We Give You?
At TSI, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.

Dress for your day: We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they're comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees' discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.

Free Beverages/On-site Cafeterias: Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate each day at work. We also have a large cafeteria employees can eat lunch in, as well as an outside patio area that employees can enjoy during the summer months.

 Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $47,000 - $50,000 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits:

         Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

         Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.

         Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.

         Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.  We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

EOE/Vet/Disability