Ag Sensors and Systems Technician

Position Title:                                 Ag Sensors & Systems Technician

Reporting Structure:                     Reports directly to Croptix Operations Manager

Compensation:                                $48-55K 

This position is a full-time non-exempt position sited in State College, PA. This is NOT a remote work opportunity. Ag Sensors & Systems Technician position is expected to fully engage in routine, on-site work and collaboration with the team located at Innovation Park in State College, PA.

Summary: 

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 nutrition 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 nutrition issues early, Croptix helps farmers keep their crops thriving.

Croptix is seeking to hire a smart, exceptional individual, capable of adding even more horsepower to our new product development pipeline, allowing Croptix to continue to expand and deliver effective tools to farmers so they can manage plant health and grow healthier crops.

Team Needs:

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, trouble-shooting, 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: 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. 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position at a small-but-growing company. A competitive employment package will be offered to a candidate who best demonstrates these qualities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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

• 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:

• 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

Disclaimer:

• 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information

To Apply:

If you are excited about the position and feel that you could bring valuable experience to our team, please complete the online application form and include a cover letter/CV and any additional examples of your work that you would like to be included in your consideration for the open position!