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The R&D Engineer III position at Iowa State University's Digital Ag Innovation Lab seeks a candidate with a strong engineering background to lead projects focused on agricultural technology, including robotics and automation. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in engineering, mentoring, and collaboration with industry partners.
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Job Summary
This role leads externally funded applied engineering projects focused on sensing, automation, controls, and robotic systems for agricultural equipment.
The successful candidate will directly design, build, and validate real agricultural equipment systems, moving projects from concept to field deployment.
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, onsite childcare, and generous vacation time.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The R&D Engineer III position at Iowa State University's Digital Ag Innovation Lab seeks a candidate with a strong engineering background to lead projects focused on agricultural technology, including robotics and automation. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in engineering, mentoring, and collaboration with industry partners.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience
Design and integrate sensing and control systems
Develop embedded software for robotics platforms
Build and validate agricultural equipment prototypes
Interface sensors and process dynamic data algorithms
Nice-to-have
Experience mentoring early-career engineers
Background in off-highway machinery or drones
Contributed to industry-funded R&D initiatives
Familiarity with MATLAB or Simulink tools
Strong project management and communication skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
5 years of related experience required
M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship