Research & Development Engineering Co-op

AgZen • Somerville, MA

5d

About The Position

AgZen is seeking a sharp, tenacious, and creative Research and Development Engineering Co-op to help develop and implement products that make agrochemical spraying more efficient and reduce pesticide waste. This paid, temporary/seasonal co-op will collaborate directly with AgZen’s engineering teams on projects supporting product readiness and implementation for the 2027 growing season. Projects may involve product development and testing, mechanical design, software development, hardware development, in-lab experimentation, and data analysis. The role may include up to 40% field work and travel to farms within the United States.

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 laboratory 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.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion, curiosity, and innovation; personal integrity and work ethic; proactive approach and ability to complete tasks promptly; adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D printing and SolidWorks.
• 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 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 laboratory and field equipment while following safety guidelines.
• Assist with product hardware design and manufacturing as needed.
• Collaborate with AgZen’s engineering teams on other tasks as needed.
• Maintain detailed logs documenting field and laboratory variabilities and conditions.
• Travel to farms within the United States to install and maintain products as needed.
• Present bi-weekly progress updates to AgZen’s technical team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed