Research & Development Engineering Co-op

AgZen•Somerville, MA

About The Position

This temporary/seasonal co-op runs from January 2027 through June 2027. The role supports AgZen’s research and development activities through laboratory and field testing of agrochemical spray products. The co-op will set up equipment and materials, assist with experiments involving spray hardware and software, maintain experimental protocols, collect and process data, and help create product documentation for end users and support teams. The role also includes basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, assisting with product hardware design and manufacturing, maintaining detailed records of test conditions, and traveling to U.S. farms to install and maintain products as needed. The co-op will collaborate with AgZen engineering teams and present progress updates to the technical team every two weeks.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, environmental science, electrical engineering, agronomy, agribusiness, crop sciences, application technology, or a related field.
Hands-on product development experience through lab testing and experimentation, including rapid prototyping.
Solid grasp of statistical methods, data visualization, and data representation.
Ability to work well in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in heat and humidity.
Passion, curiosity, and innovation.
Personal integrity and a strong work ethic.
Proactive approach, productivity, and ability to complete tasks promptly.
Ability to work in a team-centric environment that is transparent and accountable.
Interest in building new technologies that integrate different fields.
Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

3D printing and Solidworks experience.
Ability to understand and interact with agricultural equipment and technology.
Basic understanding of crop production, crop protection, and agriculture.
Mechanical design and/or software development experience.

Responsibilities

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