Senior Design Engineer

Powerpollen LLC
Houston, TX, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

3d Models Computer-Aided Design Hardware Testing

Job description

PowerPollen is developing innovative technology that improves crop productivity and sustainability worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical design efforts supporting prototype development and early field testing of next-generation agricultural systems. This role combines hands-on engineering design with collaboration across biology, operations, and engineering teams to move new technology from concept to real-world deployment. What Makes This Role Unique This role provides the opportunity to work on first-of-its-kind agricultural technology and see designs move from early prototypes into field environments. You’ll collaborate across engineering, biology, and operations teams to develop equipment systems used directly in crop production. What You’ll Do

  • Lead the design and development of prototype equipment and mechanical systems

  • Support engineering innovation from early concepts through field testing

  • Create detailed designs, assemblies, and engineering documentation

  • Conduct testing, validation, and feasibility analysis for new designs

  • Collaborate with engineers, biologists, and equipment partners

  • Support fabrication, assembly, and field deployment of equipment systems

  • Contribute to design improvements and engineering change processes, PowerPollen engineers work on technology that has real impact on agriculture and global food production.

Our team has the opportunity to:

  • Design innovative agricultural equipment and systems

  • Work on technology moving from prototype to commercial deployment

  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and industry partners

  • Solve complex challenges at the intersection of engineering and biology

  • Help scale technology supporting sustainable crop production worldwide

Why Engineers Join PowerPollen

Engineers at PowerPollen work on technology that directly supports global food production and agricultural sustainability.

Our team has the opportunity to:

  • Develop innovative agricultural equipment and systems

  • Take ideas from concept and prototype through field deployment

  • Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and agricultural partners

Requirements

Do you have experience in System deployment?, * Background in Mechanical, Agricultural, Industrial, or related engineering disciplines

  • Experience working in mechanical design, product development, or equipment engineering

  • Exposure to machinery, equipment systems, or industrial technologies

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to collaborate across technical teams and project environments

  • Experience working in dynamic engineering environments

  • Willingness to travel to support equipment testing and deployment

Helpful Experience

  • Agricultural equipment or ag technology environments

  • Mechanical design using CAD or 3D modeling tools

  • Product development from concept through testing

  • Mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems development

  • Hands-on engineering and prototype testing, The position involves physical activity including lifting objects up to 50 pounds, walking on uneven terrain, ability to tolerate heat and humidity conditions typical of agricultural outdoor field conditions in summer, with extended hours that will vary with crop development in different locales.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive base salary aligned with experience

  • Performance-based bonus opportunity

  • Comprehensive benefits package

Work Authorization

This position requires authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

This is an opportunity to lead scientific innovation with direct commercial impact in global agriculture.

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