OUR MISSION
Mineral’s mission is to discover the intelligence of plantkind to feed and protect humankind. Our technology embraces the complexity of nature, unlocking agriculture data so the world can reimagine sustainable food production. This means leveraging advanced technology and use of AI across the total plant ecosystem to turn complex data into understandings that enable greater efficiency, productivity and sustainability.
Agriculture background preferred but not required — just the curiosity and passion to learn. If you are excited to make a difference in global food production and help work toward a more sustainable future for agriculture, we’d love to talk with you.
The role:
The Hardware Engineering team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices through techniques in computational agriculture. You will work on mechanical engineering development efforts, leveraging Mineral’s multidisciplinary innovation approach. You will contribute to the hardware platform to collect and classify relevant field data.
How you will make an impact:
- Design hardware from prototype to production
- Develop and fabricate reliable hardware components and assemblies in a wide variety of materials (polymers, metals, composites, etc.)
- Interface with contract manufacturers for fabrication, assembly, production, and DFM/DFA/DFX
- Develop and troubleshoot hardware alongside cross-functional software, electrical engineering, and operations teams
- Manage job queue, acquire material and tools, manage POs and vendors on tight deadlines
- Drive testing, quality control, and integration of the hardware system to validate selection of product features
- Develop and document hardware system and test fixtures that interface with agricultural machinery
- Communicate methods and results to the broader team
What you should have:
- BSc/MSc in mechanical engineering or similar field
- 5+ years of professional engineering experience
- Proficiency with Solidworks for 3D mechanical engineering design & drawings; Solidworks Simulation and/or Ansys for FEA and Thermal Analysis
- Proficiency with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and documenting hardware specifications
- Proficiency in BOM management and document control
- Familiarity with reliability and test engineering
- Self driven analytical problem solver
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills, and extreme attention to detail
It would be great if you also had these:
- Experience with farming and agricultural equipment
- Experience in a startup environment
- Background in mechatronics, robotics, or controls
- Familiarity with: MES systems and Agile PLM; Tooling and processes for volume production of hardware; LabView; Simulink; Electronic circuitry, schematics, and analysis
- Familiarity with vibe testing protocols, waterproof testing protocols, and various types of seals
- Proficiency in Matlab or Python scripting language for data processing
- Proficiency with injection molding plastics and/or die-cast metals
- Designed or integrated various types of sensors and actuators
- Ability to do structural & thermal analysis hand calculations
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $114,000 - $175,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google
At Mineral, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at: mineral-accommodation-request@mineral.ai.