Kelly Services
Location
Santa Clara, CA | United States
Job description
Test Plan Field Engineer (Seasonal)
Travel: 80%
Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)
Length: April/May
Pay Rate –Negotiable depending on DIRECT-related experience
Summary:
Field Engineer Technicians help develop, support, and maintain our next generation of “smart” farm machines and play a key role in enabling further product development. The primary role of this position is varied and could include any or all of the following: carry out in-field product
feature testing, capturing field data, troubleshoot problems in the field, and provide support and communication that lead to short-term and long-term fixes to the equipment.
Tasks include conducting test plans, collecting data, tracking issues and progress in fixing them, and communicating with customers, product managers, agronomists, and engineers on a regular basis.
Responsibilities:
Carry out system- and feature-related hardware, software, and machine vision field tests of mechatronic farm machinery.
Provide detailed documentation of testing execution and results.
Provide in-field engineering support, including data collection, field testing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, resolving, and documenting all aspects of the products
Provide an interface for Product Management, Agronomy and Engineering to understand the evolving needs of customers
Perform hands-on set-up, maintenance, testing and customization in the field per engineering test requirements
Track and manage recurring issues, from problem identification to resolution
Suggest design alternatives and support development of new features and tools
Transport and operate field test-related equipment as needed
Assist with field data collection activities for projects when and where needed
Requirements:
Experience with agricultural equipment and working with large machinery in the field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer-facing skills & team-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel extensively and provide hands-on support
2+ years in supporting, maintaining or operating agricultural equipment and precision farming systems
Safe driving record and ability to operate company vehicles
Preferred Experience:
Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in Agriculture, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical area
Experience troubleshooting and working with complex systems involving software, electronics and mechanical systems
Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to [email protected].
Work Authorization -Must be able to work in the U.S. with approved authorization status. - Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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