• Iowa, Iowa
• IT
• $30/h
• Full Time regular employee
•  ~8 hours/week (1 day/week) recurring arrangement.
•  New

Job Description

Position
Field Technician ​​​​​​(Part-Time / Project-Based)

Summary
A Japanese agri-tech company​ is seeking for ​​​​​​a reliable and hands-on Field Technician who can support their on-site deployment and troubleshooting of smart livestock devices (hardware + software) at pig farms in Indiana, Illinois, or Iowa.
The company develops and delivers AI-powered camera systems and software tools for livestock operations. These devices are installed on-site at livestock farms, and this role will be to serve as their local, on-call field technician, providing installation, troubleshooting, and basic support in collaboration with their remote engineering team.

This position will be their first point of contact on-site during project deployments and occasionally support farmers with basic technical issues.
All guidance and deeper technical matters will be supported by their engineering team remotely via phone, chat, or video call.

This is a part-time role with variable work volume, with the possibility of considering a full-time position.

Essential Duties
- Perform on-site installation and setup of hardware and software (cameras, edge devices, connectivity).
- Conduct basic troubleshooting (e.g., connectivity, calibration, device resets).
- Communicate effectively with our remote engineering team to follow procedures or escalate issues.
- Assist in light end-user training for farm staff (how to use the app or basic functionality).
- Submit short field reports or checklists after each visit.
- Support basic tasks such as device relocation, sensor cleaning, or data upload assistance.

Working Hours, Working style
​​​​​​​Typical engagements range from 1 day to 1 week, with occasional follow-up visits.
For ongoing support, they may establish a ~8 hours/week (1 day/week) recurring arrangement.
Flexibility is required, but they will give notice ahead of any scheduled work.
Travel costs reimbursed. Hourly or daily rate negotiable.

Working Location
Iowa, Illinois, or Indiana

Salary/Benefit
​​​​​​​$30/h

Qualifications
Requirements:
- Based in Indiana, Illinois, or Iowa with access to transportation.
- Comfortable working in livestock farming environments (e.g., pig barns).
- Some technical background – familiarity with hardware, software, or networking is sufficient.
- Able to work with remote engineers and follow step-by-step procedures.
- Strong communication skills (in English).
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Ability to lift devices (10–15 lbs) and do light physical setup.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and smartphone.

Nice to Have (but not required):
Experience with tech support, field work, or agri-tech
Knowledge of Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, IP cameras, or Android
Spanish or Japanese language skills are a plus

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