Research and Development Engineering Co-op

This is a temporary/seasonal position running from January 2027 through June 2027.

What you will do:

• Setup of equipment and materials for agrochemical spray testing in lab.
• Assist in-lab experimentation on spray hardware and software that will translate to on-field implementation.
• Produce product documentation for end-users and support teams installing and using our products.
• Follow and maintain experimental protocols to ensure our products work properly.
• Collect data, upload it, and assist with model labeling and processing.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment in the lab and field following safety guidelines.
• Aid in the design and manufacturing of the hardware of our products as necessary.
• Collaborate with AgZen’s engineering teams on other tasks as needed.
• Maintain detailed logs to record on-field and in-lab variabilities and conditions.
• Travel to farms within the US to install and maintain our products in use as needed.
• Present bi-weekly updates on progress to AgZen’s technical team.

About you:

• You are passionate, genuinely curious, and innovative
• You have unwavering personal integrity and work ethic
• You are proactive, productive, and complete tasks promptly
• You excel in a team-centric environment that is transparent and accountable
• You are passionate about building new technologies that integrate different fields
• You are adaptable and excel working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or completed an undergraduate/graduate degree in mechanical engineering, environmental science, electrical engineering, agronomy, agribusiness, crop sciences, application technology, or a related field.
• Hands-on product development through lab testing and experimentation, including rapid prototyping
• Solid grasp of statistical methods, data visualization and representation.
• 3D printing and Solidworks experience a plus
• Ability to understand and interact with agricultural equipment and technology a plus.
• Basic understanding of crop production, crop protection, and agriculture a plus.
• Mechanical design and/or software development experience a plus.
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in heat and humidity.