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.