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Position starts onsite immediately. PV&V Field Test Data Collection Technician Role Responsibilities Own the physical lifecycle of in-vehicle data loggers on the tractor field test fleet : stage, bench-test, install, remove, recover data from, and redeploy loggers as tractors go on and off test Perform first-line troubleshooting on the machine and at the bench (power, ground, wake-up, harnesses, connectors, antennas, modems, storage); verify that expected CAN and Ethernet traffic reaches the logger; capture evidence and escalate to technical owners when the issue is beyond approved procedures Build, order, and maintain installation kits (harnesses, mounting brackets, antennas, modems, cables, storage media) and keep spares and inventory available to maintain test capacity Issue work requests for logger installations, swaps, and removals Monitor incoming data and logger health across the fleet; triage missing or poor-quality data and drive issues to resolution Maintain machine-to-logger assignments, logger configuration, and data-routing records Work with stakeholders to define the data collection plan and engineering channel lists; agree on logger mounting strategies and communicate readiness milestones Be the point of contact for engineers who need help locating, extracting, or understanding field test data; provide standard data extracts and teach users how to find and use data Provide work direction to shop personnel related to tractor installations and harness builds Utilize the electronic documentation system to process activities for test scheduling, acceptance criteria, execution, and results Document procedures and troubleshooting guides; identify recurring failures and contribute to automation and process improvements that make deployments easier to do and easier to maintain Required Skills , Knowledge, & Relevant Work Experience Hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills : reading schematics and pinouts, using a multimeter, diagnosing power, ground, fuse, and intermittent connection problems, and inspecting connector and harness workmanship Working knowledge of CAN bus and Ethernet networking sufficient to confirm bus activity, capture a short log, and determine whether the fault is on the machine, harness, network, or logger Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple concurrent requests from engineers, shops, and test sites Excellent writing and oral communication skills Ability to effectively collaborate and work with cross-functional teams, including remote technical support groups Good negotiation skills Desired Skills, Knowledge & Relevant Work Experience Prior experience with in-vehicle data loggers or data acquisition hardware Familiarity with Linux command-line basics, including connecting to a device, checking status, and recovering files Familiarity with GitHub or similar configuration management tools Experience with cellular modems, antennas, and connectivity troubleshooting A desire to improve test processes and data analysis techniques Prior experience with CAN based vehicle networks and CAN tools Education (Specific Branch of Study, Certificate) A bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is desired An associate degree or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience in electronics, instrumentation, or data acquisition will be considered

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7 : 30am-4 : 00pm (minimal OT) Metatarsal work boots are required in the test labs, shop areas, and while visiting machines. They are not required in the office area. VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status