Digital Phenotyping Field Engineer

PIC North America, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Digital Phenotyping Field Engineer to join our team. This is a U.S.–based remote position with up to 40 % travel. The Digital Phenotyping Field Engineer installs, maintains, and optimizes digital phenotyping equipment and manages the resulting data pipeline. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective integration and use of cutting-edge technology in our phenotyping systems.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 USD. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• Deploy and support existing digital technologies developed by PIC’s in-house digital phenotyping engineers
• Maintain reliable data transfers from farm sites to on-prem and cloud compute resources
• Install, troubleshoot, and provide hardware support of remote digital phenotyping platforms
• Execute test plans to evaluate third-party digital tools for performance-trait measurement
• Maintain quality control of data capture and labeling systems
• Communicate project status and results to stakeholders
• Develop and maintain systems to automate statistical data summarization and visualization

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• Associate's degree in IT or Engineering related field
• A minimum of 2 years of experience installing and supporting network-connected equipment at the consumer or prosumer level including but not limited to switches, cabling, and security cameras
• Experience writing Python and/or R scripts for data analysis

• Proficiency with MS Office plus scripting languages and SQL databases
• Experience with installing and managing digital equipment or sensors in field environments.
• Strong understanding of data collection, management, and analysis.
• Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve technical issues independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with digital phenotyping systems and related software tools
• Knowledge of data management platforms and cloud-based infrastructure
• Familiarity with farm or agriculture-based operations
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a global, matrixed environment

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

PIC, our swine division, currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide, and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off).

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. 

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.