"Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering)"

Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
0801768

Classification Title
Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering)

Department
Agricultural Sciences

Department Contact Email
rdhillon@centralstate.edu

Job Summary/Basic Function

POSITION SUMMARY:
Agriculture Research Development Program (ARDP) in the College of Engineering, Science, Technology and Agriculture (CESTA) at Central State University is seeking a Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering) for the precision agriculture lab. The preferred candidate will have experience with sensors, microcontrollers, data collection and analysis, and precision agriculture concepts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Research Technician (Agricultural Engineering) will:

• Install and maintain sensors, instrumentation, data logging systems, and UAVs for field experiments.
• Analyze and manage the UAV data.
• Supervise and work with undergraduate students to conduct experiments and perform data collection in lab and field environments.
• Assistance with preparing research findings for presentation and publications.
• Setup and help in managing precision agriculture lab.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.S. in Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field is required.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and scientific writing skills.
• Knowledge and experience using Python or R programming languages for analyzing agricultural numerical and imagery data.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of prior research experience with sensors, Arduino/Raspberry Pi boards is preferred.
• Prior experience using drones for agriculture is preferred.
• Evidence of working in a team and taking responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with agricultural production systems is a plus.

Posting Date
09/23/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Category
Staff - Monthly (Exempt)

Budgeted Annual Salary
Commensurate with experience

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts