Agriculture Engineer - Mango/Citrus

Apt Resources; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Apt Resources is seeking an Agriculture Engineer to join a leading agricultural operation in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The role combines engineering and agronomy to design, develop, and implement innovative farming practices and technologies aimed at improving crop production and farm efficiency.

You will work with farm managers and cross-functional teams to install, maintain, and optimize irrigation, sensor, and precision agriculture solutions, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in agricultural engineering or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural systems, machinery, and crop production techniques.
• Experience with precision agriculture technologies and irrigation systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CAD software and agricultural engineering tools.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainable agricultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop agricultural systems, equipment, and structures to optimize crop production.
• Analyze field data and evaluate the performance of agricultural machinery and technologies.
• Collaborate with farm managers to develop efficient irrigation systems and nutrient management plans.
• Implement advanced farming techniques including precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
• Conduct research to identify new agricultural technologies and innovations that can be adopted on the farm.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful installation and operation of agricultural equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for agricultural machinery and systems.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop training programs for farm staff on the use of new technologies and equipment.
• Assist in preparing budgets and project proposals for agricultural engineering projects.

Skills

Agricultural systems

Crop production

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering or Biosystems Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Description

Apt Resources is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Agriculture Engineer to join the team at a leading agricultural operation in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Agriculture Engineer will be responsible for designing developing and implementing innovative agricultural practices and technologies to improve crop production and farm efficiency. This role requires a combination of engineering expertise and agricultural knowledge to tackle challenges in the field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop agricultural systems equipment and structures to optimize crop production.
• Analyze field data and evaluate the performance of agricultural machinery and technologies.
• Collaborate with farm managers to develop efficient irrigation systems and nutrient management plans.
• Implement advanced farming techniques including precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
• Conduct research to identify new agricultural technologies and innovations that can be adopted on the farm.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful installation and operation of agricultural equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for agricultural machinery and systems.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop training programs for farm staff on the use of new technologies and equipment.
• Assist in preparing budgets and project proposals for agricultural engineering projects.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Agricultural Engineering Biosystems Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in agricultural engineering or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural systems machinery and crop production techniques.
• Experience with precision agriculture technologies and irrigation systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CAD software and agricultural engineering tools.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainable agricultural practices.

Benefits

The salary is AED10000 -15000AED