Research & 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.