Garmin International Hiring for Cartography Technician 1-Aviation at Olathe, KS Full Time

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

Left or right? East or West? Our cartography technicians have the know-how to make sure our products don’t steer you wrong.Responsible for the attribution, maintenance and digitization of cartographic data, our technicians assist engineering in researching, defining, creating and evaluating all maps used in Garmin products. Heading out for a day on the water? Our technicians had a hand in creating that marine map. Going hiking in the Rockies? Yep, they did that too. Sightseeing on the streets of Paris? Ditto again. Our technicians maintain all of that geographic data using custom and 3rd party software so you always know where to go. Come on, what are you waiting for are you ready to follow the leader?

We are looking for a full-timeCartography Technician 1-Aviationat our headquarters in the greater Kansas City area. In this role you will be responsible for editing, manipulating and maintaining geographic data using custom and 3rd party software. Other essential functions include:

• Executes tasks as directed by Team Lead or mentor

• Edit, manipulate and maintain geographic data using custom and 3rd party software

• Ensure the application of appropriate cartographic specifications to the data

• Help evaluate and process database updates according to established methodology

• Conduct testing and evaluation of Garmin cartography products

• Perform established operations for quality assurance

• Fundamental understanding of Garmin’s Cartography development process

• Demonstrates ability to complete well defined basic tasks

• Identifies and resolves basic issues/risk using proper cartographic techniques

• Learns, understands and applies established processes to daily tasks

• Follow specific, detailed instructions

• Function both as a team member and as an independent professional

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

• Maintains focus on continuous improvement

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelors Degree in cartography or geography from a four year college or university or 4 years experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description. Other qualifications include:

• Excellent academics

• Must possess a basic working knowledge and understanding of digital cartographic principles relevant to Garmins business needs

• Proficient computer skills – familiarity with PC applications and Windows Operating System (OS)

• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision.

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment

• Ability to work and thrive in a growing technical environment.

• Good interpersonal and technical communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:

• Understands and follows Garmins Mission Statement and Quality Policy

• Fundamental understanding of Garmins Cartography development process

• Ability to use production tools

• Willing and able to share ideas freely and positively

• Understand the importance of thoroughly documenting work in an organized manner

• Maintains focus on continuous improvement

• Accepts feedback related to areas of growth or improvement

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veterans status, age or disability.