Early Interest: Field Operations Roles 2025.
Field Engineering Roles will be full-time paid internships* with possible dates of:
March 1st through July 15th 2025
M-F: 8:00AM – 4:00PM (Flexible schedule as needed)
*Willing to sign off for school credit where applicable.
At Aigen, our mission is to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture—with a pesticide-free, solar powered robotics platform.
Do you want to be part of a team solving complex engineering challenges and delivering incredible products? Join us to make a real world impact at the confluence of cutting edge robotic technology, agriculture, and AI.
With $19M raised to date, we are backed by a suite of investors including NEA, GFC, AgFunder, and Bessemer Ventures
Step into the world of cutting-edge agricultural robotics and become a vital part of our mission. As a Field Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our robotic systems operate flawlessly and help transform farming practices. You will take the lead in diagnosing technical issues, installing and testing new software, and ensuring field efficacy results are translated back to the engineering team.
Our work environment is both collaborative and innovative, where your technical skills and problem-solving abilities will be put to the test. If you’re ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of agricultural technology and make a meaningful impact on the future of farming, apply today.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Robotic Equipment: Take the lead in deploying, modifying, repairing, testing, and upgrading both the software and hardware of our robotic equipment to maximize its performance and efficiency.
- Enable & Support Robot Operations: Be ready to provide support for field issues during the 2025 growing season, demonstrating a commitment to the success of our operations.
- Assist in Field Service Office/Warehouse Operations: Be part of the operational team for our field service office/warehouse, ensuring it is well-equipped and well-managed.
- Maintain a Collaborative and Innovative Environment: Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team, promoting creative problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- React Productively to Changing Priorities: Adapt quickly to changing priorities, especially in response to robot breakdowns, to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement programs and projects aimed at enhancing Aigen’s future deployments.
- Test New Hardware/Software: Conduct testing of new hardware and software to ensure they meet our high-quality standards.
Requirements:
- Strong technical background in Mechanical-, Electrical-, or Software Engineering.
- Linux and Python experience highly desired
- Bash/shell and C++ experience a big plus
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency in interpreting and understanding assembly instructions and engineering documentation.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
- Knowledge of farming practices is a significant plus.
- Willingness to work outdoors for 10 hour shifts.
$30 – $35 an hour
Hourly Paid Internship
