Bluewhite is seeking a passionate, Team Lead to join our US team & help build a world leading brand in autonomous technology and 21st century farming. Pay scale for this position is $70 - $85k per year, DOE. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Bluewhite is a world leader in autonomous technologies and unmanned systems in agriculture. We develop a full solution for autonomous farm, including software and hardware and cutting edge technologies. Our fast-growing company is based in California and Israel, and we have devised a motivated team. Our vision is to bring sustainable innovation to growers worldwide. This position is based in Watsonville, California and involves physical work and have significant impact and potential for professional and personal growth.

Responsibilities

Operation and Implementation (70%):

1. Product expert: Possess an expert-level understanding of Bluewhite system, encompassing both hardware and software components. Demonstrate proficiency in implementation, operation, and troubleshooting.

2. As the Team Leader you will be the direct supervisor for any additional company personnel on the farm if there are such at the designated location.

3. Work alongside the customer to ensure high quality operations on the farm while utilizing Bluewhite autonomous systems, be on-site representative according to the client’s schedule, shifts and campaigns,

4. Site Assessment and Planning: Conduct thorough on-site assessments to determine the optimal placement and configuration of technology components within client ranches. Consider factors such as layout, terrain, and environmental conditions.

5. Training and Education: execute comprehensive training programs for safety operators, imparting the necessary skills to effectively use the product. Deliver hands-on training sessions, and materials to ensure operator proficiency.

6. Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Proactively monitor the technology system's performance and identify malfunctions or issues. Work alongside technical support to provide rapid and accurate troubleshooting and maintenance support to minimize downtime.

7. Customization and Optimization: Collaborate with managers and operators to customize the technology system to suit varying client conditions and goals. Continuously optimize the system's performance to enhance productivity.

8. Data Collecting and Analysis: Utilize data insights to inform decision-making related to system usage, productivity, etc.

9. Continuous Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for operators' technical inquiries and support needs. Offer prompt assistance in resolving issues and ensuring smooth system operation.

10. Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor the system's performances. Identify areas for improvement and collaborate with the development team to implement enhancements.

11. Collaborate with the on-boarding/ Support teams to provide feedback and suggest improvements based on operations / customer experiences.

Daily and Weekly Debriefs (30%):

• Documentation and Reporting: Save and generate reports detailing system performance, problems and solutions.
• Conduct regular debrief sessions with the account manager and management to gather feedback, address concerns, and identify areas for improvement.
• Document system usage and performance feedback, ensuring effective communication between operations and internal teams.
• Act as a bridge between operations / customers and internal teams, facilitating productive discussions and solution-driven collaborations.

• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be flexible with schedule and able to work nights and weekends
• Familiar with agricultural practices, crop types, and agriculture operations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a cross-functional team.

Company perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Generous sick and vacation policy
• Simple IRA plan with Employer 3% match (Retirement)
• Employee engagement
• Working with world-class team of engineers and specialists in a VC-backed company.
• Competitive salary and long term career opportunities.

About Us: Blue White Robotics provides cutting-edge autonomous systems and services globally. Our solutions aim to optimize operations and productivity in various domains like agriculture, security and smart mobility. We help our customers adopt new autonomous technologies, and improve efficiency and effectiveness on their existing products & services. BWR is led by ex-IAF pilots and engineers with more than 20 years of experience in designing, developing and operating autonomous systems both in the air and on ground. Our team of 50 professionals is composed of autonomous operation experts, system engineers, robotics experts and optimization & AI algorithms developers. Among our customers and partners, you will find companies like Intel, Nvidia and Renault.

Learn more about us at Home - Autonomous vehicles - USA (bluewhiterobotics.com)