Field Application Engineer – Agriculture

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Conduct system and feature-oriented hardware, software, and machine vision field assessments of mechatronic farming machinery. Ensure comprehensive documentation of test procedures and outcomes.

• Offer on-site engineering assistance for ML data gathering and field evaluations, including troubleshooting, diagnosing, resolving, and documenting all pertinent details.

• Record customer feedback, observations, and concerns regarding John Deere and Blue River Technology products and equipment, and relay this information to Product Management, Agronomy, and Engineering teams.

• Execute hands-on setup, maintenance, testing, and customization in the field according to engineering testing specifications.

• Recommend design alternatives and assist in the development of new features and tools based on insights gained from initial product testing.

• Aid Product and Engineering teams in producing product documentation, instructions, and guides.

• Collaborate with host cooperators to seamlessly integrate testing and ML data collection machinery into productive workflows, managing necessary contracts and agreements as required.

• Assist Field management with the training, oversight, and quality assurance of seasonal field personnel, as well as testing and data collection efforts.

• Transport and operate equipment related to field testing and ML data collection as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Agriculture, or a related technical field.

• Over 2 years of experience in supporting and maintaining agricultural electro-mechanical systems.

• Proficient in troubleshooting and working with intricate systems that include software, electronics, and mechanical components.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Competent in basic software applications, including G-Suite, Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, and others.

• Capable of setting targets, developing and implementing plans, and achieving results.

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues who may have limited knowledge of agricultural and construction industry contexts.

• Capability to engage positively with diverse personality types, fostering trusted professional relationships both within and outside of the BRT and Deere organizations.

• Strong customer-facing skills and a team-oriented attitude.

• Willingness to travel extensively, ranging from 30-90%, based on project requirements and the season. Most travel will involve fieldwork, providing hands-on support, with occasional international travel opportunities.

• Experience with large agricultural machinery and equipment in a field setting.

• Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• All necessary tools, equipment, and vehicles are provided by the employer.

• The employer reimburses all travel-related expenses required for the job.