Croptix is seeking an Ag Sensors & Systems Technician with experience using agricultural sensors or other specialized tools, instruments, and equipment. The Sensors & Systems Technician will perform a variety of simple to complex tasks involving testing, operating, troubleshooting, calibrating, constructing, repairing and assembly over a broad spectrum of technologies, utilizing manual and automatic equipment, creating repair and assembly techniques. Other tasks to be performed include but are not limited to collecting, recording, analyzing and evaluating data and recommending changes in processing operations and equipment as appropriate. 

This role will primarily spend time in farms, fields, and greenhouses around the greater State College area testing equipment and collecting measurements on crops. Occasional testing will be performed at other farming locations across the U.S. requiring travel. This position reports directly to the Croptix Operations Manager and will work closely with company staff across multiple departments. 

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About Croptix:

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Croptix (www.croptix.ag, d/b/a of Atoptix, Inc.) is a venture-backed, Ag-tech company headquartered in State College, PA. Croptix is revolutionizing farming with its intelligent Ag platform, leveraging sensor data and cutting-edge analytics to empower farmers with real-time insights for disease management and crop health optimization.  Croptix provides services for early detection of disease and nutritional issues in crops, which leads to reduced spread of the disease and maintaining healthy, high-quality fruit production and profitability. With the platform's field-deployable sensors and advanced analytics, the service provides timely interventions, ensuring the health and success of the farmer's crops. By detecting both disease and nutritional issues early, Croptix helps farmers keep their crops thriving.

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Croptix is looking to hire a creative and competent Ag Sensors & Systems Technician who can meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You may be a good fit if you are passionate about engineering, prototyping, technology, agriculture, or protecting our food crops.

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The qualifications listed below give a high-level overview of the job duties and requirements. However, Croptix recognizes that even the strongest candidates for the job might not have all the skills on Day 1. This work experience is intended to enrich and complement the educational experiences of our student workers.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities (included but are not limited to):

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• Operate new field sensor equipment to collect diagnostic test, calibration and experimental data on crops in field and greenhouse locations

• Identify sensor design issues and help modify design for next generation builds

• Interpret data, analyze results, and provide test reports of field sensor equipment

• Prepare field sensor equipment for shipping and deployment

• Perform tests of next-generation sensor equipment and new operation software releases

• Prepare documentation and video tutorials on Croptix products and technology

• Prepare technical reports and summaries

 

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

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• B.S. Degree in a discipline such as engineering, biology, horticulture, plant sciences or related field or Associate degree with 3+ years equivalent experience 

• Experience working with scientific testing equipment

• Experience analyzing and compiling data

• Some experience with CAD software such as Solidworks or Fusion

• Demonstrate good communication skills

• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy

• Must be able to work as part of a team

• Must be safety conscious and wear required personal protective equipment

• Preferred 1+ years of related laboratory, agronomic, or horticultural experience

• Preferred some experience with photography and videography

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Other Considerations:

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• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time.  Our company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible/extended hours and travel as needed to accomplish objectives.

• Some local/regional/national/international travel is an irregular but essential duty. This requires having a valid driver’s license and providing your own transportation to and from industry/business events, as needed. Infrequent overnight travel associated with industry/business events may also be necessary; must also be able to travel by air and/or train.

• If hired, must adhere to all company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and other prescribed best practices/industry standards.

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Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an individual must meet to successfully perform the job's essential functions.

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The work requires individuals to talk, hear, stand, or sit for extended periods of time while using a computer, telephone, or other productivity devices to communicate with other team members and conduct business. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The individual frequently uses hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, sensors, devices, and computers. The individual is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, squat, turn/twist, and otherwise maneuver through growing facilities, many of these are outdoor and include uneven terrain. The individual must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional sitting, standing, moving forward/back/side-to-side, and working around machinery and moving parts is possible, as is exposure to electrical currents. Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, sealants, solvents, and other compounds is possible; exposure to variations in noise levels is also possible.

On a frequent and routine basis, this job also requires the individual to be physically present in manufacturing, growing, or processing areas to communicate with others and conduct business. The noise levels in the facility can also vary widely in different regions, and specific workspace restrictions are also possible. Occasional sitting, standing, moving forward/back/side-to-side, and working around machinery and moving parts is possible; exposure to electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, sealants, solvents, and other compounds is possible.

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Disclaimer:

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• The Company reserves the right to alter, change, modify and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice, or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only

• Croptix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment with our company is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding), sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other or any other basis protected by law

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to alex@croptix.ag and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information

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To Apply:

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If you are excited about the position and feel you could bring valuable experience to our team, we encourage you to apply by sending an e-mail to alex@croptix.ag.

 

Please include samples of your work or portfolio along with your resume and cover letter.