AeroFarms Danville Intern - Field Engineering

Company: AeroFarms
Location: Danville
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

AeroFarms is seeking interns to join our team in Danville, Virginia!About AeroFarmsThe world needs our help. Today 8 billion people live on the planet with less arable land than ever before. We need a solution to cultivate more using less and define the future of farming for generations to come. - AeroFarms is part of that solution, transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. As a Certified B Corporation and pioneer in indoor vertical farming, we use our proprietary technology to grow produce using up to 95% less water and no pesticides ever. The result is a portfolio of products that burst with flavor, taste, and nutritional value. Leading the industry, AeroFarms has been named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies five years in a row, topped Fortune Magazine's 2022 Change the World Company List, and was recognized as one of the 95 "Brands That Matter" by Fast Company. - Now in over 1,000 stores across the United States, we are scaling our award-winning brand and technology around the world. As AeroFarms approaches our next phase of explosive growth, we seek passionate and motivated individuals to join our team. If a group of 300+ intellectually curious coworkers, expansive global operations, and our change-the-world mission resonates with you, apply today. Learn more about AeroFarms and join us to change the world as we grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity. -Position Summary As Field Engineering Intern at AeroFarms, you will work alongside our Field Engineering team to support projects that track equipment performance and availability, identify operational bottlenecks, optimize processes through design improvements, and implement engineering improvements to support business goals. You will have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with our team of experienced engineers on projects that directly impact the success of our business. This role will report to our Field Engineer or Engineering Sr. Director at our Danville, Virginia farm with an 8-hour per day work schedule. -What You'll Do

• Assist with the development, implementation, and testing of engineering solutions to optimize processes and improve equipment performance
• Work with the Field Engineering team to collect and analyze data to identify operational bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the implementation of engineering improvements to drive business goals
• Support field testing of new technologies and equipment, and provide feedback to the engineering team
• Document all engineering solutions, processes, and procedures to maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing discussions about engineering best practices in the context of AeroFarms operations -What You'll Bring
• Currently pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Familiarity with design software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and able to adapt to changing priorities and tasks
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records of experimental data and observations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment
• Able to work 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, for the duration of the internship - - - - -Powered by JazzHR

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