What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Test Operator position at Agtonomy?
About Us
Agtonomy is pioneering advanced automation and AI solutions to transform agriculture and beyond. Initially focused on specialty crops, our TeleFarmer™ platform addresses labor-intensive needs with automation, turning conventional equipment into autonomous machines. By partnering with leading manufacturers like Doosan Bobcat, we integrate smart technology into tractors and other machinery, enhancing safety and efficiency. As we expand into ground maintenance and other industrial applications, our expert team continues to address key challenges with labor shortages, sustainability and profitability across various industries.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Test Operator to join our Reliability and Test Engineering team. You will be responsible for operating and testing new and existing autonomous vehicle systems through the entire product lifecycle. You will coordinate with hardware and software teams to address new product issues and provide feedback for design improvements. This role will be based at a test center on a vineyard in Geyserville, CA.
\n- Develop and maintain test site infrastructure and a fleet of autonomous vehicles
- Test our full product platform in vineyards and orchards throughout Sonoma county
- Create datasets on product performance, reliability, and maintenance
- Identify product issues by operating with a critical eye and knowledge of our systems
- Capture bugs and document reproduction scenarios for the software team to debug
- Execute test plans and regular regression tests
- Support customer trials, collect feedback and resolve any technical issues
- Work with SW engineers to troubleshoot issues and tune new features
- Experience with agriculture, land maintenance, and heavy machinery.
- Experience operating software-enabled products. Example would be drone operator using associated software and maintenance procedures.
- Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience in a professional and product driven environment
- Experience working hands-on with electrical and mechanical components
- Strong communication skills
- Curiosity to learn about new technology
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in hot and cold weather
- Experience farming permanent crops
- Experience with issue & project tracking software (i.e. JIRA or Linear)
- An understanding of electric vehicle and software testing
- Ability to drive a truck and trailer with heavy equipment
- An understanding of networking technology
- Ability to communicate with customers in a professional manner
Benefits:
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for the employee (cost plus partner, children, or
family is additional)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k Plan
• Stock Options
• Collaborative work environment working alongside passionate mission-driven folks!
Our interview process is generally conducted in five (5) phases:
1. Phone Screen with People Operations (30 minutes)
2. Video Interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
4. Panel Interview (Video interviews scheduled with key stakeholders, each interview will be 30 to 45 minutes)
5. Final Interviews (CEO, CFO, VP of Engineering, 30 minutes each)
Salary : $66,000 - $85,000
