Farming Services Associate
Agtonomy
Wenatchee, WA, USA
Posted on Nov 14, 2024
About Us
Agtonomy is pioneering advanced automation and AI solutions to transform agriculture and beyond. Initially focused on specialty crops, our TeleFarmer™ platform addresses labor-intensive needs with automation, turning conventional equipment into autonomous machines. By partnering with leading manufacturers like Doosan Bobcat, we integrate smart technology into tractors and other machinery, enhancing safety and efficiency. As we expand into ground maintenance and other industrial applications, our expert team continues to address key challenges with labor shortages, sustainability and profitability across various industries.
About the Role
We are seeking to hire a Farming Services Associate to join our talented team. The Farming Services Associate is passionate about the intersection of farming and robotics, comfortable working in farming and environments to oversee, deliver and manage field trials for our proof of concept (POC) and beyond EV and autonomous vehicles. The Farming Services Associate is an operator at heart who is action and solution-oriented; adept enough to lead and manage a team of associates, communicate thoroughly and clearly and thoughtful enough to ask the questions/get the feedback needed to constantly refine and define our next-generation products.
What You'll Do
- Work directly with Field Trial Customers to support all farming operations with Agtonomy equipment under the leadership of the Area Manager
- Assist with customer onboarding and pre-season farm planning for Field Trials
- Guide customers and operators in best practices.
- Conduct training on operation of entire Agtonomy product offering
- Assist with logistics of transporting equipment to support Field Trials
- Partner with the engineering team to execute test requirements and provide onsite technical support
- Conduct site surveys to qualify new locations and customers
- Real-time troubleshooting with Test and Engineering teams from the field
- Collaborate across internal product, technology, operations, and marketing teams
- Define and promote best practices in risk mitigation and safety
- Capture customer learnings and evolve processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the trials program and product offering
- Debrief on lessons learned and know-how and communicate to the broader org
What You'll Bring
- B.A/B.S or equivalent highly preferred; technical degree preferred but not required
- 1-3 years of experience in the agriculture industry or farming
- 1-3 years experience driving tractors, and trucks with trailers (loading and unloading)*Required
- 1-3 years experience working in customer facing roles
- Knowledge and ability to safely handle machinery, tools and materials, and other similar agricultural equipment
- Willingness to work in tough environments (example: hot sun, cold, etc.) and travel to testing and trial sites
- Experience working with potential customers and serving as a key ambassador of the brand and company
- Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
- Valid WA (or other State authorized) Drivers License
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- You are based in Pasco, WA and are comfortable traveling within 1-2 hours for trial site management.
- You understand farming and the challenges and opportunities growers face today
- You currently hold a valid FAA Part 107 UAS license
- You are Bi-lingual (Spanish and English)
- You are comfortable teaching and explaining new technologies and software to people.
- You are passionate about agriculture and believe in bringing new technology and solutions to the crops.
- You’ve worked in agriculture environments and with agricultural equipment and can safely and expertly manage the delivery and operation of our next-generation products.
- You are generally curious and ask questions to better understand customers’ needs and want to find solutions that make a difference in the world.
- You understand how to work with everyone from executives to laborers and enjoy connecting with people at all levels of an operation/organization.
Benefits:
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for the employee (cost plus partner, children, or
family is additional)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k Plan
• Stock Options
• Collaborative work environment working alongside passionate mission-driven folks!
Our interview process is generally conducted in five (5) phases:
1. Phone Screen with People Operations (30 minutes)
2. Video Interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
4. Panel Interview (Video interviews scheduled with key stakeholders, each interview will be 30 to 45 minutes)
5. Final Interviews (CEO, CFO, VP of Engineering, 30 minutes each)