Field Engineer

Kodama Systems is a small forestry company based in Sonora, CA improving forest thinning operations and utilize waste biomass in order to prevent catastrophic wildfire. Were looking for a hard-working, detail-oriented individual to assist with the development, testing, and implementation of our machinery. Ideal candidates enjoy the outdoors, problem-solving, and working with their hands. This is a great role for someone interested in expanding mechanical engineering competencies and innovating forest management methodologies.
Job Type:

Temporary with potential for full-time (at-will)
Compensation:

$20-25/hr, depending upon experience
Required Experience: 4 years of education and/or working experience.
Location:

Area around Sonora, CA and Stanislaus National Forest
Hours: 40+ hours per week
Travel:

Required to job sites and will be reimbursed for gas according to company policies.
Engineering Duties:
Manage Kodama electrical system including lidar, gps, cameras, and e-stop
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and other robotics problems with heavy equipment
Workwith the Ops team to repair sensors, cameras, and hard-wired system controls
Calibrate sensors and encoders
Install hardware and manage cable routing
Testing sensor placement and prototyping new hardware
Collaborating with the Engineering team on technology modifications and project management
Operations Duties:
Perform daily checks and maintenance of project equipment
Utilize company vehicles and tools including pick-up trucks, radios, saws, and drills
Participate in manual and remote-controlled machine operations
Assist with in-forest activities such as scouting, spotting, and surveying
Follow company safety protocols during testing and project implementation
Hiking and working in forested areas, sometimes in austere environments or during early morning or later evening hours
Desired knowledge:
Mechanical design (e.g. CAD in SolidWorks)
General electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
Sheet metal design
Camera and lidar calibration
Soldering, crimping
Drilling and tapping
Bonus:
Linux and command line
Ethernet networking (e.g. IP configuration)
Robot Operating System (ROS), Gazebo, and Bazel
First Aid / CPR / first responder certifications
Ability to speak Spanish
Willingness to travel and/or relocate outside of Tuolumne County
Note due to the volume of inquiries, not all applicants will receive a response.

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