Mechatronics Lab & Field Engineer – Sustainable Agriculture

Aarhus University; Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative international research

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Aarhus University in Denmark invites applications for a Laboratory and Field Technician/Engineer in Mechatronics at Land-CRAFT, the Pioneer Center for Landscape Research in Sustainable Agricultural Futures. The position is full-time (37 hours/week), for 3 years, starting 01 January 2027 or as soon as possible.

You will design, build and maintain custom measurement systems to quantify soil greenhouse gas emissions, support both field and lab experiments and coordinate equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Engineering background in mechatronics, mechanical/electrical design or similar.
• Experience connecting mechanical equipment to digital systems and ensuring data retrieval.
• Experience with sensor technologies and developing environmental sensor networks.
• Proficient in English and Danish; able to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Motivated to support green transition in agriculture and work on project-based tasks.
• Ability to work independently and travel to experimental sites with a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with gas analysers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support early career scientists in running laboratory and field experiments.
• Build and maintain custom measurement systems for soil greenhouse gas quantification.
• Identify and procure lab and field equipment such as environmental sensors and spectroscopes.
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment and ensure data quality and availability.
• Assist measurements of nitrogen balance and soil gas flux across sites.

Skills

Mechatronics engineer

Sensor networks

Environmental sensors

Data retrieval

English

Danish

Driver's license

Gas analysers

Tools

Gas analysers

Environmental sensors

Job description

Aarhus University in Denmark invites applications for a Laboratory and Field Technician/Engineer in Mechatronics at Land-CRAFT, the Pioneer Center for Landscape Research in Sustainable Agricultural Futures. The position is full-time (37 hours/week), for 3 years, starting 01 January 2027 or as soon as possible.

You will design, build and maintain custom measurement systems to quantify soil greenhouse gas emissions, support both field and lab experiments and coordinate equipment maintenance.