Precision Ag Technical Specialist

About the Company
An Australian-owned manufacturer of precision in-furrow application equipment is seeking a Precision Ag Technical Specialist to support its dealer network and customers across Australia.
With a strong focus on innovation, reliability and precision, their products integrate with leading precision agriculture platforms and are used to improve efficiency, productivity and application accuracy.

About the Opportunity
This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and a passion for precision agriculture. You will provide product support, technical training and field expertise, working closely with dealers, OEM partners and growers to ensure customers get the best performance from industry-leading liquid application systems.
If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working directly with customers and contributing to the success of innovative agricultural technology, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Responsibilities:

• Provide remote technical support and advice to customers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues (electrical and mechanical)
• Implement integration of liquid application systems with commercially available Precision Ag control systems, including design of wiring harnesses, controller configuration and testing.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and technology partners to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
• Manage and maintain product support systems, including technical documentation, training resources, troubleshooting records, procedures and warranties.
• Deliver training on equipment operation and precision farming best practices.
• Contribute to R&D and product improvement.
• Build prototype and custom wiring harnesses.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with electronic control systems for mechanical applications.
• A background in either auto-electrics, agriculture, farm machinery, agricultural technology, or a related field.
• Strong mechanical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving technical issues in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Confidence working independently and managing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Exposure to precision ag platforms or irrigation automation systems (e.g. John Deere, Trimble, Topcon, Raven, IRRInet) would be highly regarded.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Strong computer literacy and confidence working with software and cloud-based platforms.
• A current driver's licence.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Mobile phone, laptop, and required technology tools.
• Working in an innovative, growing Ag Technology business.
• Exposure to industry-leading precision agriculture technologies.
• Adelaide metro-based role with onsite parking.
• Friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Great work life balance.

Apply Now with your resume and any supporting documentation by clicking “Apply”. For more information or a confidential discussion, please call Luke Cuthbertson on (08) 8201 9***. Reference number LC11331

Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia, sponsorship is not available for this role.

The Lucas Group
For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.
Find out more about us or upload your resume: www.lucasgroup.com.au