Entry-Level GIS & Cartography Technician

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time GIS/Cartography Technician 1 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will create, edit, and evaluate cartographic data for Garmin products using GIS tools, aligning with established processes and quality standards.

This entry-level role supports Garmin’s cartographic data development and requires learning Garmin workflows, documenting work, and collaborating with the team to ensure product integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in geosciences or GIS.
• Basic understanding of cartographic data principles and GIS tools.
• Proficiency in Windows and PC applications.
• Ability to learn Garmin workflows and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Well-organized with attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce, edit, and maintain cartographic data for Garmin products.
• Use Garmin and third-party GIS software to create quality data.
• Perform data preprocessing and quality checks on cartographic data.
• Identify and resolve basic data issues with GIS techniques.
• Submit work for review and incorporate feedback from mentors.
• Communicate progress and challenges clearly to supervisors.

Skills

GIS fundamentals

Cartography

Data quality checks

Communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geosciences, Geography, Cartography, GIS, or related field

Tools

Garmin software

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time GIS/Cartography Technician 1 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will create, edit, and evaluate cartographic data for Garmin products using GIS tools, aligning with established processes and quality standards.

This entry-level role supports Garmin’s cartographic data development and requires learning Garmin workflows, documenting work, and collaborating with the team to ensure product integrity.