Smart Farming Systems Engineer — IoT & AI

John Deere South Africa; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development stipend

Vehicle allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

John Deere South Africa is seeking a Precision Agriculture Systems Engineer to design and implement smart farming solutions. You will blend agricultural expertise with technology to optimize yields and resource efficiency, working on next-generation systems that integrate IoT, AI, and data analytics.

The role involves field trials, collaboration with farmers, and developing farm management software for real-time monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in agricultural technology development, with accuracy in precision farming systems.
• Experience with software/hardware integration and field deployments.
• Proficiency in Python/JavaScript for farm automation and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop precision agriculture systems using IoT sensors and automation.
• Design farm management software for real-time crop monitoring.
• Implement AI-driven yield prediction models.
• Collaborate with farmers to customize smart farming solutions.
• Conduct field trials for new agricultural technologies.

Skills

Agricultural systems engineering

Python/JavaScript

IoT device integration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Job description

John Deere South Africa is seeking a Precision Agriculture Systems Engineer to design and implement smart farming solutions. You will blend agricultural expertise with technology to optimize yields and resource efficiency, working on next-generation systems that integrate IoT, AI, and data analytics.

The role involves field trials, collaboration with farmers, and developing farm management software for real-time monitoring.