Field Test Technician - Autonomous Tractors
Sage Ag Inc. is currently seeking hardworking, self-motivated, & detailed oriented individuals who are passionate
about agriculture & machinery. Through this position, you will be working with a major agricultural
machinery manufacturer in an experimental field test environment. This position is 50-80% regional travel throughout Iowa and the opportunity for nationwide travel. You will be working independently and as a team with engineers, technicians, and customers on the cutting edge of agricultural machinery technology. In this exciting position, you will be working with a team to test and monitor the operations of an autonomous tractors performing work.
Responsibilities:
• Ensuring a highly automated machine is operational and operating in a safe manner within imposed
restrictions.
• Responsible for communication with test cooperators (farmers) while ensuring their satisfaction with
the job being done.
• Responsible for set-up of the highly automated vehicle - such as Recording field boundaries and making
path plans.
• Understand and perform basic script and command prompt execution.
• Professional communication skills
• Troubleshooting equipment, debugging, defect reporting.
• Technically capable of updating display and vehicle controller software.
• Gathering critical machine CAN information, crop condition, and test data collection
• Gathering imaging data and uploading data to software engineers
• Performing frequent software updates to autonomous vehicles and imaging equipment
• Responsible for executing and/or coordinating the maintenance and repair of large ag equipment
Requirements
• Minimum of 250 hours of agricultural machinery operation
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in an Ag major; preferably AST or Ag Engineering, or related major with equivalent
production Ag experience
• Mechanically inclined
• Strong knowledge of precision agriculture equipment
• Strong technology and computer troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Willing to travel for six weeks or more at a time
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License w/ clean driving record
• Out-going and positive attitude
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a team environment & alone
• Ability to work long hours, some night operation will be necessary
• Ability to keep accurate & detailed records of work performed
Details:
Job Duration: Full Time
Location: Urbandale, IA
Compensation: competitive compensation, plus bonuses based on experience. All travel expenses paid by Sage Ag Inc.
Benefits: Health, Dental, PTO, 401k with company match, company vehicle provided.
Contact:
Kassi Dunlap | dunlapkassi@sageag.net
Job Category: Precision Agriculture Agricultural Technology Autonomous Vehicles
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Urbandale, IA