[Remote] Field Engineering Technician - Agriculture

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue River is a team of innovators dedicated to creating intelligent machinery for outdoor professionals. The Field Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in supporting the development and maintenance of smart machines by conducting field data collection, testing, and troubleshooting in various agricultural settings.

Responsibilities

• Field data collection activities for projects when and where needed, including scheduling and planning site visits with growers, farm cooperatives, and others
• Provide in-field engineering support, including data collection, field testing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, resolving, and documenting all aspects of the products
• Provide an interface for product development teams, including Product Management and Engineering, to understand customers' evolving needs
• Perform hands-on set-up, maintenance, testing, and customization in the field per engineering test requirements
• Track and manage recurring issues, from problem identification to resolution
• Transport and operate field equipment as needed

Skills

• Farming and agricultural-related background and knowledge
• Experience working with and safely operating large agricultural machinery in the field
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Project professionalism and represent the company well through courteous communications with customers, dealers, coworkers, and everyone else that we come into contact with as a consequence of our work
• Willingness to travel extensively and work outdoors, with the vast majority of working time spent either 'on the road' or providing hands-on support in the field
• Safe driving record and ability to operate company vehicles
• 2+ years in supporting, maintaining or operating modern outdoor equipment and precision agriculture systems
• Associates' or Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in Agriculture, Engineering, or a related technical area
• Experience in troubleshooting and working with complex systems involving software, electronics, and mechanical systems

Benefits

• Tools, equipment, and vehicles are provided by the employer
• The employer reimburses for all travel-related expenses

Company Overview

• Blue River Technology is an agriculture equipment company. It is a sub-organization of John Deere. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.bluerivertechnology.com.