Assistant Mechanical Engineer, Agricultural AI & Robotics

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) seeks an Assistant/Associate Scientist in Mechanical Engineering to advance AI-enabled mechanization in specialty crop production. This 9-month, non-tenure-track role blends research and extension with opportunities to collaborate across engineering, computer science, horticulture, and industry partners.

The successful candidate will lead design and field testing of agricultural robotics, work with a diverse team,

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Engineering, Ag engineering, or related field is required.
• Masters with 10+ years experience may substitute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to obtain external funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design, fabrication, and field evaluation of agricultural equipment and robotic systems.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, growers, equipment manufacturers, and industry partners.
• Supervise graduate committees and publish results with students.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Grant writing

Project management

Education

Doctorate in Engineering

Masters + 10+ years experience

Job description

The University of Florida's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) seeks an Assistant/Associate Scientist in Mechanical Engineering to advance AI-enabled mechanization in specialty crop production. This 9-month, non-tenure-track role blends research and extension with opportunities to collaborate across engineering, computer science, horticulture, and industry partners.

The successful candidate will lead design and field testing of agricultural robotics, work with a diverse team,