How do they match: Agricultural Engineers

  • Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer
  • Agricultural Equipment Test Engineer
  • Farm Equipment Engineer

  • Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
  • Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.
  • Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
  • Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.
  • Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
  • Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.

  • Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
  • Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.
  • Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
  • Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
  • Direct construction activities.
  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.