AgZen
Research & Development Engineering Co-op
Somerville, MA · Internship · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing or completed an undergraduate/graduate degree in mechanical engineering, environmental science, electrical engineering, agronomy, agribusiness, crop sciences, application technology, or a related field.
About the job
Supports development and implementation of AgZen products through lab and field testing, experimentation, documentation, data handling, and hardware work to reduce agrochemical use.
What you'll do
- Set up equipment and materials, conduct experiments, maintain protocols, and troubleshoot equipment for spray testing.
- Collect and process data, maintain detailed logs, and produce product documentation for end users and support teams.
- Assist with hardware design and manufacturing, install and maintain products at US farms as needed, and present bi-weekly progress updates.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing or completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a listed or related field.
- Hands-on product development experience through lab testing and experimentation, including rapid prototyping.
- Solid grasp of statistical methods, data visualization, and data representation.
- Ability to work collaboratively and outdoors for extended periods in heat and humidity.
Nice to have
- 3D printing and Solidworks experience.
- Experience or understanding of agricultural equipment and technology, crop production, crop protection, agriculture, mechanical design, or software development.
Tools
Solidworks
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