Field Technology Specialist, Farm Systems Innovation
About The Position
This is a field based role out of Yakima, WA. As a Field Technology Specialist, Farm Systems Innovation for John Deere World Headquarters located in Yakima, WA, you will be responsible for executing data capture of select farm activities with pilot customers, troubleshooting technical difficulty with Farm Systems Innovation equipment, and conducting field activities, including drone flights and sensor data collection. You will set up and operate tools such as drones, imaging systems, and sensing equipment in real-world farm environments, ensuring consistent, repeatable data collection across blocks, orchards, and pilot farms. You will spend time on-site with customers, supporting daily operations and building familiarity with farm workflows and constraints. Additionally, you will assist in setting up and maintaining systems during pilot rollouts, including hardware, connectivity, and data collection workflows. You will work closely with AI Engineers and Data Scientists to ensure collected data meets requirements and resolves gaps quickly, and manage and maintain drones, sensors, and field equipment to ensure reliable operation. You will surface real-world observations, challenges, and opportunities to improve recommendations, workflows, and system design, and operate drones and equipment in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Requirements
- Comfortable working outdoors and in farm environments for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow data collection protocols
- Basic technical familiarity with sensors, mobile tools, or field equipment
- Ability to work independently in the field and interact professionally with growers
- Strong communication skills to relay field insights back to the team
- Interest in agriculture, technology, and innovation
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating drones (FAA Part 107 certification preferred or willingness to obtain)
- Bilingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for executing data capture of select farm activities with pilot customers
- Troubleshoot technical difficulty with Farm Systems Innovation equipment
- Conduct field activities, including drone flights and sensor data collection
- Set up and operate tools such as drones, imaging systems, and sensing equipment in real-world farm environments
- Ensure consistent, repeatable data collection across blocks, orchards, and pilot farms
- Spend time on-site with customers, supporting daily operations and building familiarity with farm workflows and constraints
- Assist in setting up and maintaining systems during pilot rollouts, including hardware, connectivity, and data collection workflows
- Work closely with AI Engineers and Data Scientists to ensure collected data meets requirements and resolves gaps quickly
- Manage and maintain drones, sensors, and field equipment to ensure reliable operation
- Surface real-world observations, challenges, and opportunities to improve recommendations, workflows, and system design
- Operate drones and equipment in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
