Regional Crop Imaging & Data Technician (Southcentral Region)

About the Job

Ecorobotix Inc. creates innovative robotic solutions that reduce the negative ecological impact of modern agriculture. We have developed an AI-based ultra-high precision spot spraying technology that drastically reduces the amount of chemicals used in crop fields while keeping costs competitive. The technology is currently deployed on our tractortowed ARA machine. By joining our talented and dynamic team, you will contribute to a more sustainable, environment-friendly agriculture in an innovative scale-up at the cutting edge of technology. We are a revolutionary organization with a great work environment that supports creativity through self-motivation.

General objective of the role

The part-time, field-based Regional Crop Imaging & Data Technician is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with horticultural producers and various local farmers (family and professional network) and assessing whether their land has products to photograph and obtain permits to do so. This role will need to produce high quality images with our in-house developed steadi-cam of desired crops and document their evolution in the field. This person will work outdoors and ensure regular monitoring of crops in their geographical area.

Reporting lines and interactions

This role will report to the Image & Data Collection Team Leader based in Switzerland. Internally, close collaboration with other members of the pre- and after-sales team and other teams of Ecorobotix Inc. is required. Externally, interaction with dealers, farmers, partners, associations, trade shows, Agronomists and CCA’s among others, is required. This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling based on seasonal agricultural activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the work of collecting images and data, including:

-Prospect and contacting producers to capture images of their crops.

-Maintaining all the equipment.

-Make report and be aware of the crop cultivation plan in the states.

• 50-80% required travel within given territory with occasional travel outside given territory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Knowledge and interest in agricultural botany (crops and weeds).
• Experience with image acquisition.
• Knowledge of IT tools (tablets with internal software, smartphones) to manage communications and necessary data.
• Have a strong knowledge or interest in horticultural and agricultural plants in general.
• Have a network of contacts in the agricultural and horticultural sector of your region.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Experience / Skills

• Knowledge of arable farming techniques (knowledge of weeds, weeding methods, different herbicide active ingredients, cultivation techniques, machinery, and the work of the producer in general).
• Autonomous, detail-oriented, collaborative, sociable, and eager to learn.
• Highly interested in innovation-related work and sensitive to industrial quality standards.
• Strongly interested in the agricultural sector and its challenges.
• Interested in imaging.
• Interested in robotics applications and embedded vision.
• Sensitive to environmental issues and green technologies with a strong interest in innovative machines.
• Analytical and structured approach to work with the ability to adapt quickly to changes.
• Dedicated person with systematic, goal-oriented working methods.