Field Supervisor
About The Position
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation. As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers. Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions. Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together. Carbon Robotics is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Field Supervisor to oversee the safe and efficient operation of autonomous tractors and laserweeders in our customers agricultural fields. This role ensures the highest safety standards, monitors weeding quality, and provides leadership to tractor operators when autonomy systems require manual intervention.
Requirements
- Experience in agricultural operations or precision farming technology.
- Strong knowledge of autonomous systems and/or robotics in agriculture.
- Leadership or supervisory experience in a field operations setting.
- Attention to detail with the ability to identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Technical understanding of autonomous tractor systems or related machinery.
- Experience with data collection and analysis for performance tracking.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the operation of autonomous tractors, ensuring they perform safely and efficiently.
- Identify and respond to potential safety issues or system malfunctions in real time.
- Conduct routine inspections of autonomous systems to ensure functionality and compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitor the performance of Laserweeders to ensure precise and effective weeding.
- Conduct quality checks in the field to assess Laserweeding accuracy and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Collaborate with technical teams to optimize Laserweeder performance.
- Supervise tractor drivers when manual operation is required due to system failures or challenging conditions.
- Provide training and guidance to operators on safety protocols and best practices.
- Document and report on the performance of autonomous systems and laserweeders.
- Provide feedback to the engineering and operations teams to support continuous improvement.
- Track system uptime, weeding quality, and manual intervention incidents.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health HRA
- Restricted Healthcare Travel support
- Menopause Support
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
