Manufacturing and Field Engineer

Theuniversityunion; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MyLand is a soil health company. This Manufacturing & Field Engineer role owns the reliability of MyLand's proprietary systems end to end: troubleshoot on-site, then return to headquarters to design and implement durable engineering solutions.

We welcome candidates from mechanical, electrical, agricultural, or related disciplines who bring hands-on problem-solving skills and a passion for regenerative agriculture technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, agricultural, or related engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including field troubleshooting and manufacturing/product design.
• Ability to diagnose problems on-site and translate into long-term solutions.
• Familiar with mechanical/electrical/controls or fluid/irrigation systems; CAD experience preferred.
• Able to work in high heat and travel up to 25%.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to technical expert on MyLand's system hardware.
• Travel to field sites up to 25% to diagnose issues.
• Translate field findings into permanent engineering fixes.
• Support manufacturing by improving build quality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align engineering solutions with goals.
• Partner with procurement and vendors on parts sourcing and design.
• Support new product/system rollouts and field pilots.
• Track recurring field issues and drive root-cause analysis.
• Serve as point of contact for assigned engineering projects and drive completion.

Skills

5+ years engineering experience

Field troubleshooting

On-site diagnosis

Reading schematics

Autonomous work

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or related engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

• Location 4141 S. 36th St.,Ste 150,Phoenix, AZ, 85040,United States
• Base Pay $85,000.00 - $130,000.00 / Year
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

This role will report directly to the SVP of Operations, and includes hands-on job training, the opportunity for cross-training, diversified professional development, and career growth within MyLand.

This full-time in person role is based in Phoenix, AZ and includes regular travel to field sites, with occasional weekends or extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to technical expert on MyLand's proprietary system hardware (algae production units, application/injection systems, and associated field equipment
• Travel to field sites (estimated up to 25% travel) to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues
• T ranslate field findings into permanent engineering fixes — redesigning components, updating specifications, and closing out root causes
• Support manufacturing by improving build quality, assembly processes, and equipment reliability across MyLand's system configurations
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and preventative maintenance protocols for field and manufacturing teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Ag Science, Algae Lab, Biological Innovations, Procurement, and Field Operations to align engineering solutions with system performance goals
• Partner with Procurement and outside vendors/fabricators on parts sourcing, component design, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions
• Support new product/system rollouts, including field pilots and design validation
• Track recurring field issues and failure modes; drive continuous improvement initiatives and root-cause analysis
• Perform tasks that meet department KPIs and proactively problem-solve issues as they arise
• Serve as point of contact for assigned engineering projects, tracking execution against timeline and driving projects to completion

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical , Electrical, Agricultural, or related engineering discipline required
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, ideally spanning both field troubleshooting and manufacturing or product design
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems on-site and translate them into long-term engineering solutions
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical/controls systems, or fluid/irrigation systems (any combination welcomed)
• Experience with CAD or similar design software preferred
• Comfortable reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent research, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work autonomously or as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to work outside under high heat, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and/or sit at a desk for extended periods
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Travel up to 25% of the time
• Valid driver's license

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Travel to field sites (estimated up to 25% travel) to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues
• T ranslate field findings into permanent engineering fixes — redesigning components, updating specifications, and closing out root causes
• Support manufacturing by improving build quality, assembly processes, and equipment reliability across MyLand's system configurations
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and preventative maintenance protocols for field and manufacturing teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Ag Science, Algae Lab, Biological Innovations, Procurement, and Field Operations to align engineering solutions with system performance goals
• Partner with Procurement and outside vendors/fabricators on parts sourcing, component design, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions
• Support new product/system rollouts, including field pilots and design validation
• Track recurring field issues and failure modes; drive continuous improvement initiatives and root-cause analysis
• Perform tasks that meet department KPIs and proactively problem-solve issues as they arise
• Serve as point of contact for assigned engineering projects, tracking execution against timeline and driving projects to completion

Summary

MyLand is a soil health company. By focusing on soil health, we help tackle two of the world's biggest challenges: food security and climate disruption. Our innovative service allows farmers to easily and rapidly implement regenerative agriculture practices and improve their soil health by harnessing the land's own natural ecosystem . We partner with farmers to infuse life into their soil, helping to return farms to their most fertile state, achieving greater productivity and enhanced profitability.

We are looking to hire a talented and experienced Manufacturing & Field Engineer with a strong technical foundation and the versatility to move fluidly between our production floor and the field. This role owns the reliability of MyLand's proprietary systems end to end: troubleshooting issues on-site , when needed, then returning to headquarters to design and implement durable engineering solutions. We welcome candidates from a range of engineering backgrounds — mechanical, electrical, agricultural, or related disciplines — who bring hands‑on problem‑solving skills and a passion for regenerative agriculture technology.