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Field Engineering Technician - Agriculture

Blue River Technology · Ankeny, IA

Posted about 3 months ago · $25-35 · Previously reposted

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Blue River Technology's roles stay open a median of 62 days
Reposted
Yes
taken down and listed again at least once
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Blue River Technology's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Blue River Technology
high
14 stale, 2 reposted of 18 open
Hiring momentum
25 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Blue River Technology's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Blue River Technology.

About this role

The Field Engineering Technician role at Blue River involves hands-on support for the development and maintenance of smart agricultural machinery. Responsibilities include field data collection, equipment testing, troubleshooting, and communication with customers and product teams. The position requires extensive travel and outdoor work, often in varying weather conditions, to ensure the effective operation of agricultural technologies.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Blue River Technology as an employer.

What you need

  • Farming and agricultural-related background and knowledge
  • Experience safely operating agricultural machinery in a field environment
  • Proficiency with basic computer operation and software systems
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • Project professionalism and represent the company well through courteous communications
  • Willingness to work outdoors and travel

Nice to have

  • 2+ years in supporting, maintaining or operating modern outdoor equipment and precision agriculture systems
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in Agriculture, Engineering, or a related technical area
  • Experience in troubleshooting and working with complex systems involving software, electronics, and mechanical systems
  • Spanish speaking is a plus

What you get

  • Tools, equipment, and vehicles are provided by the employer
  • Employer reimburses for all travel-related expenses

Worth weighing

  • Position is a full-time temporary, hourly non-exempt role
  • Not eligible for any company-related benefits or sponsorship
  • Extensive travel required, often away from home for weeks at a time
  • Physical demands include lifting heavy items and working outdoors in varying weather conditions

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Listed by Blue River Technology on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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