Autonomous Tractor Field Test Technician | Regional Travel

Sage Ag Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

PTO

401k with company match

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Sage Ag Inc. in Fresno is seeking hardworking, self-motivated individuals to join a team testing autonomous tractors for orchard work.

You will travel regionally 50-80% across California with potential nationwide travel, working with engineers, technicians, and customers to monitor operations and gather test data. The role emphasizes safe operation of highly automated equipment, timely software updates, communication with cooperators, and meticulous record keeping.

Qualifications

• Minimum 250 hours operating agricultural machinery.
• GPA of 2.5 in Ag major; AST/Ag Eng preferred.
• Willing to travel six weeks or more at a time.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with clean record.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work long hours, some night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highly automated machine is operational and safe within restrictions.
• Communicate with test cooperators (farmers) to ensure satisfaction.
• Set up the automated vehicle – record field boundaries and plan paths.
• Perform basic script and command prompt execution.
• Troubleshoot equipment, report defects and update displays/vehicle software.
• Gather CAN data, crop conditions and test data; upload to software engineers.
• Perform frequent software updates to autonomous vehicles and imaging equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of large ag equipment.

Skills

Agricultural machinery operation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

GPA 2.5 in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sage Ag Inc. in Fresno is seeking hardworking, self-motivated individuals to join a team testing autonomous tractors for orchard work.

You will travel regionally 50-80% across California with potential nationwide travel, working with engineers, technicians, and customers to monitor operations and gather test data. The role emphasizes safe operation of highly automated equipment, timely software updates, communication with cooperators, and meticulous record keeping.