Katalyst CRO ยท 12 hours ago
Engineer Product II - Product Verification & Validation Engineer
Torrance, CA
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expKatalyst CRO is a company focused on precision agriculture technologies, and they are seeking an Engineer Product II to manage product verification and validation activities. The role involves extensive travel to coordinate test operations, oversee equipment readiness, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful GNSS testing and validation.
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Responsibilities
Travel - Up to 90% field-based, including travel to Riverdale, CA and Irvine, CA
Serve as the primary liaison with UC ANR South Coast Farm to coordinate all StarFire GNSS test activities
Collaborate with engineering teams across ISG-T and John Deere to align test operations at the Irvine site
Train and support UC ANR staff on John Deere Precision Ag technologies, when needed
Oversee maintenance and readiness of John Deere equipment; coordinate repairs with local dealers as needed
Manage on-site storage and upkeep of test equipment and vehicles
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the farm management team
Travel to Riverdale, CA to conduct additional testing and support TDP validation in orchard environments
Execute software verification and validation for StarFire GNSS receivers
Develop and apply knowledge of GPS fundamentals through hands-on assignments and training
Perform field testing, including equipment setup, data logging/export, and analysis
Operate and test agricultural machinery in experimental field environments
Work independently and collaboratively with engineers to validate GNSS receiver performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field
1+ years of experience operating precision agriculture equipment
Familiarity with John Deere machinery
Experience in system validation, verification testing, and regression testing
Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills
Hands-on experience with equipment setup and infrastructure installation
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of Precision Ag systems
Experience testing GNSS receivers
Familiarity with CAN bus communication protocols
Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware-related issues
Company
Katalyst CRO
Katalyst CRO | Advancing Healthcare & Life Sciences with Expert Research & Regulatory Solutions Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences (Katalyst CRO) is a Global Contract Research and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Organization (CRO) dedicated to driving innovation in research, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide.
51-200 employees
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