Job Title:
System Test Technician
Location:
Torrance, California 90503
Schedule:
Onsite, M-F
Type:
12-Month Ongoing Contract, Likely Extension
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or related field
- 1+ years of experience operating precision agriculture equipment
- Familiarity with John Deere machinery
- Experience in system validation, verification testing, and regression testing
Summary
Join the John Deere ISG-T team as a System Test Technician supporting StarFire GNSS technology. This role is highly field-oriented, requiring extensive travel to test sites in California and hands-on work with cutting-edge precision agriculture systems. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams, manage equipment readiness, and validate GNSS receiver performance in real-world conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel up to 90% to Riverdale, CA and Irvine, CA for field-based testing
- Serve as the primary liaison with UC ANR South Coast Farm for StarFire GNSS test activities
- Coordinate test operations with engineering teams across ISG-T and John Deere
- Train and support UC ANR staff on John Deere Precision Ag technologies
- Oversee maintenance and readiness of John Deere equipment; coordinate repairs with local dealers
- Manage on-site storage and upkeep of test equipment and vehicles
- Conduct software verification and validation for StarFire GNSS receivers
- Perform field testing, including equipment setup, data logging/export, and analysis
- Operate and test agricultural machinery in experimental field environments
- Work independently and collaboratively with engineers to validate GNSS receiver performance
Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of Precision Ag systems
- Experience testing GNSS receivers
- Familiarity with CAN bus communication protocols
- Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware-related issues
Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and reporting abilities
- Ability to work independently in dynamic field environments
- Hands-on technical aptitude and attention to detail
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