Field Test Technician - Ag Equipment

Sage Ag Inc. is currently seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Field Test Technician - Ag Equipment to support the deployment, validation, and continuous improvement of products and systems in real-world customer environments. This field-based position will be based in California and requires extensive regional travel, primarily throughout the state. The ideal candidate combines strong hands‑on technical capabilities with excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills. This individual will serve as a critical link between customers, engineering teams, and product development organizations by supporting equipment installations, executing validation activities, troubleshooting system issues, collecting field data, and providing actionable feedback from the field. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and validate products and systems at customer, test, and field locations Execute field testing, validation, and acceptance activities to evaluate product performance, functionality, and reliability Verify system operation against established test requirements and product expectations Identify, document, and communicate product performance issues and opportunities for improvement Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, electrical, and system integration issues in the field Perform root-cause investigations and collect diagnostic information to support issue resolution Reproduce and document field issues to assist engineering teams with analysis and corrective action Work directly with engineering and product teams to evaluate solutions and verify corrective actions in the field Provide hands‑on technical support during product testing, deployment, and customer evaluations Collect, review, and analyze field data to support product validation and continuous improvement Maintain accurate records of testing activities, equipment configurations, system performance, field issues, and resolutions Prepare concise reports summarizing product performance, technical findings, field conditions, and customer feedback Support customers throughout product deployment, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities Communicate technical information, test results, system issues, and field observations clearly to customers and internal teams Serve as a liaison between customers and product development teams to ensure field experiences and customer feedback are effectively communicated Build effective working relationships with customers, engineers, technicians, dealers, and other project stakeholders Maintain assigned company vehicle, tools, test equipment, and other resources in a clean, safe, organized, and working condition Follow established safety procedures while working around agricultural equipment, customer sites, test locations, and other active work areas Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field or Associate degree in a related technical field and relevant hands‑on experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience working with mechanical and electrical systems Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills Ability to work and adapt effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced field environment Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with engineers, technicians, customers, and other project stakeholders Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills Positive attitude, strong initiative, and willingness to learn new technologies, systems, and processes Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of testing, troubleshooting, field activities, and work performed Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Valid U.S. Driver's License with a clean driving record Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout California and the surrounding region, including regular overnight travel based on project and customer needs Ability to safely operate a company‑provided vehicle and travel to customer sites, test locations, dealers, and other field environments Preferred Skills: Previous experience with agricultural equipment, off‑highway equipment, heavy equipment, or related machinery Experience with field testing, product validation, prototype equipment, or product development activities Experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, networking, or system integration issues Experience collecting and interpreting field or test data Experience working directly with engineering or product development teams Previous customer-facing technical support, testing, or troubleshooting experience Familiarity with technical documentation, test procedures, diagnostic tools, and data collection equipment Physical & Field Requirements: Ability to travel extensively throughout California and the surrounding region, including regular overnight travel Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, temperature, terrain, dust, and field conditions Comfortable working around agricultural equipment, machinery, vehicles, technicians, and active work environments Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform routine equipment and system inspections Ability to safely enter and exit agricultural and other applicable equipment as required Ability to drive for extended periods while traveling between customer, test, dealer, and other field locations Ability to safely handle and transport test equipment, tools, and other materials required for field activities Ability to meet the physical requirements associated with field testing, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and validation activities Details: Job Duration: Full‑Time Job Classification: Nonexempt Job Location: California - Field‑Based Travel: Extensive regional travel, primarily throughout California Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 annual (DOE), plus overtime as applicable Company Vehicle: Provided for required business travel Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k with company match Contact: Kassi Dunlap | View phone number on click.appcast.io | View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Sage Ag Inc.