Process Engineering Technician jobs in Laramie, WY

At Plenty, we're on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that's better for the planet.
The people and teams who make up Plenty are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for a Test Engineering Technician who is excited to enhance data collection processes and analysis of experiments with crops in a variety of hydroponic growing environments. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced energetic environment, you've found the right place!

About The Role
The scientists and engineers at Plenty are revolutionizing the way humans grow food. We are seeking a Test Engineering Technician in Laramie, WY to help operate and develop spaces and processes to reliably test new crops, farm technologies, and grow conditions never before studied in the history of agriculture. You will be part of a fun and dynamic team that is passionate about sustainably delivering unprecedented quality, flavor, and nutrition to people worldwide.
What You'll Do

• Support commissioning test systems including large-scale grow spaces in collaboration with guidance from a senior technician, engineering or supervisor
• Execute tests requested by plant scientists and engineers with some guidance from supervisor and senior members
• Monitor and review data from testing chambers to ensure test chambers are within spec
• Collaborate with engineering and install teams to upgrade test systems for experiments or tests requiring special equipment or custom parts
• Perform sensor calibration, equipment stress tests and equipment performance validation to ensure test systems operate consistently and reliably
• Receive alerts, troubleshoot frequent issues, and escalate as necessary
• Take part in the On-call rotation, and respond to all calls at any time promptly, and escalate issues as necessary

Identify areas of improvement for research spaces and flag with supervisor

• Follow best safety practices practices

What We're Looking For

• 1 years of experience in a related field
• Associates degree in engineering, or a related field a plus
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC, controls, and/or fertigation equipment
• Experience communicating across teams, and escalating urgent issues
• Champion of safety best practices
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite and a willingness to adapt and learn new software programs required
• Humble, teachable team-player who is enthusiastic and hard-working
• Pesticide handler training a plus

Food Safety Requirements

• Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.

About Plenty
Plenty is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that's better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.80 - $25.04 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Laramie, WY 82070: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person