Crop Phenotyping Engineer

AS A CROP PHENOTYPING ENGINEER, YOU WILL....

• Execute and develop hardware to support a variety of row crop phenotyping experiments, both in the field and in controlled environments, encompassing morphological and physiological measurements, as an integral member of a cross-functional Inari Science and Product Phenotyping
• Foster cross-functional relationships with project leads and operational personnel across Inari’s Research and Product Development departments to deliver phenotypic data and analysis that is timely and pertinent to all stakeholders.
• Refine, implement, and scale manual as well as robotics and image- based phenotyping
• Supervise and direct seasonal staff to ensure the successful completion of experiments that are aligned with annual project
• Advance a culture of standardized and traceable data acquisition, procedures, and documentation.
• Clearly and effectively communicate through comprehensive technical reports and articulate oral presentations to a variety of different
• Play an active and collaborative role in the advancement of high- throughput phenotyping methods by contributing innovative ideas and
• Communicate and coordinate with a local team as well as key stakeholders in multiple locations.
• Model behaviors consistent with the highest safety

YOU BRING…

• An MS/MEng or PhD in agricultural, mechanical, or electrical, engineering or in plant biology, plant physiology, agronomy, or plant breeding, or bachelor’s degree with equivalent industry experience.
• Proficiency in standard phenotyping techniques and protocols applicable to major row crops.
• Working proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing for rapid prototyping of new custom phenotyping hardware
• Basic skills in electric engineering
• Working proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java/Kotlin, C++/C#, etc)
• Familiarity with modern methods from optics and image processing (OpenCV, Pytorch, scipy,…)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with proficiency in both written and verbal
• Exceptional attention to
• Superior time management and organizational
• The capacity to juggle multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines in a dynamic production
• A collaborative, innovative and strategic mindset, with a readiness to embrace challenges and take calculated
• Self-motivated with the ability to flourish independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS…

• Hands-on experience with automated phenotyping tools and related
• Experience working in an industry setting and with cross functional
• Working proficiency in spoken and written Spanish to train and direct seasonal contract laborers

Familiarity with PLC’s and custom electronics is a plus

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