Mechanical Engineer, Agricultural Automation & Robotics

University of Florida; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) invites applications for a non-tenure-track Mechanical Engineer within the Agricultural AI Institute. The role focuses on designing, prototyping, and evaluating mechanization and automation solutions for specialty crops, in collaboration with engineers, computer scientists, and horticultural scientists.

You will lead engineering design and field trials of transplanters, harvest aids, and crop management tools, supervise

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Ag engineering, or a related field required.
• Master's degree with 10+ years experience may substitute for the doctorate.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to secure external funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, fabrication, and field evaluation of agricultural machinery and robotics.
• Chair and serve on graduate committees; supervise theses and undergraduate research.
• Collaborate with industry and academia to translate research into commercial solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Grant writing

Collaborative work

Mentoring students

Education

PhD in Engineering or Agricultural Engineering

MS with 10+ years experience substituted for PhD

Job description

The University of Florida's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) invites applications for a non-tenure-track Mechanical Engineer within the Agricultural AI Institute. The role focuses on designing, prototyping, and evaluating mechanization and automation solutions for specialty crops, in collaboration with engineers, computer scientists, and horticultural scientists.

You will lead engineering design and field trials of transplanters, harvest aids, and crop management tools, supervise