John Deere · 18 hours ago
Engineer Product II - Product Verification & Validation (GPS/GNSS)
Torrance, CA
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$44/hr - $48/hr
1+ years expJohn Deere is a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery and technology. They are seeking a System Test Technician to coordinate and execute testing activities for StarFire GNSS receivers, while collaborating with engineering teams and supporting field operations.
ConstructionIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Ankit Srivastava
Responsibilities
Travel - Up to 90% field-based, including travel to Riverdale, CA and Irvine, CA
Serve as the primary liaison with UC ANR South Coast Farm to coordinate all StarFire GNSS test activities
Collaborate with engineering teams across ISG-T and to align test operations at the Irvine site
Train and support UC ANR staff on Precision Ag technologies, when needed
Oversee maintenance and readiness of equipment; coordinate repairs with local dealers as needed
Manage on-site storage and upkeep of test equipment and vehicles
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the farm management team
Travel to Riverdale, CA to conduct additional testing and support TDP validation in orchard environments
Execute software verification and validation for StarFire GNSS receivers
Develop and apply knowledge of GPS fundamentals through hands-on assignments and training
Perform field testing, including equipment setup, data logging/export, and analysis
Operate and test agricultural machinery in experimental field environments
Work independently and collaboratively with engineers to validate GNSS receiver performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field
1+ years of experience operating precision agriculture equipment
Familiarity with machinery
Experience in system validation, verification testing, and regression testing
Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills
Hands-on experience with equipment setup and infrastructure installation
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of Precision Ag systems
Experience testing GNSS receivers
Familiarity with CAN bus communication protocols
Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware-related issues
Company
John Deere
John Deere is a manufacturing company that designs and produces lawn, garden, electric, agriculture, and construction equipment.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
John May
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Pierre Guyot
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