Precision Agriculture Product Engineer

Sage Ag Inc.; Urbandale, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k with company match

Bonus potential

Job summary

Sage Ag Inc. in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Precision Ag Product Engineer who will conduct software testing, assist in root cause analysis, and coordinate with product managers, developers, and engineers on a regular basis.

You will operate large agricultural equipment in test and field environments, develop test strategies, configure testing environments, run test cases, document results, and contribute to software usability feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in a technical field (e.g., Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Agricultural Systems Technology).
• Experience working with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting software and technology.
• Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork.
• Ability to work and adapt in dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Professional presentation and communication.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to keep accurate & detailed records of work performed.
• Must have positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate large agricultural equipment in test & field environments.
• Develop and deliver software test strategy and test plans for the systems under test.
• Set up and configure software testing environments, including both automated and manual testing tools.
• Execute software test cases to validate functionality and performance across various applications.
• Record and analyze software test results, ensuring accurate documentation of findings.
• Collect relevant data using engineering tools to help resolve the issue found during testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to report and track software issues identified during testing.
• Conduct software regression testing to ensure existing features function correctly after updates or changes.
• Establish a deep understanding of agriculture technologies and application functionalities.
• Participate in user acceptance testing to verify that software meets user requirements.
• Provide feedback on software usability and performance based on testing outcomes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

CAN/J1939/ISOBUS protocols

Linux

Arduino

Python

C/C++

Job description

Sage Ag Inc. is currently seeking a hardworking, self-motivated, & detailed oriented individual this is passionate about agricultural technology & machinery. Through this position, you will be working with a major agricultural machinery manufacturer with cutting edge technology. As a Precision Ag Product Engineer, you will be conducting software testing, assisting in root cause analysis, tracking issues and the progress of solutions, and communicating with product managers, developers, and engineers on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate large agricultural equipment in test & field environments
• Develop and deliver software test strategy and test plans for the systems under test
• Set up and configure software testing environments, including both automated and manual testing tools
• Execute software test cases to validate functionality and performance across various applications.
• Record and analyze software test results, ensuring accurate documentation of findings.
• Collect relevant data using engineering tools to help resolve the issue found during testing
• Collaborate with development teams to report and track software issues identified during testing.
• Conduct software regression testing to ensure existing features function correctly after updates or changes
• Establish a deep understanding of agriculture technologies and application functionalities
• Participate in user acceptance testing to verify that software meets user requirements.
• Provide feedback on software usability and performance based on testing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in a technical field (e.g., Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Agricultural Systems Technology).
• Experience working with electrical and mechanical systems
• Strong skills in troubleshooting software and technology.
• Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork.
• Ability to work and adapt in dynamic, fast paced environment
• Professional presentation and communication
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to keep accurate & detailed records of work performed
• Must have positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CAN, J1939, and ISOBUS protocols.
• Familiarity with Linux and Arduino operating systems.
• Skills in programming languages like Python, C, or C++
• Prior experience operating large farm machinery

Details

• Job Duration: Full-Time
• Job Location: Urbandale, Iowa
• Compensation: Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000 yearly, plus bonuses based on experience. All travel expenses paid by Sage Ag Inc.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k with company match

Contact

Kassi Dunlap | [e-mail]