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Abby
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What does an agricultural engineer do on a daily basis?
I would like to be in the agricultural industry, I enjoy the thought of engineering but I do not know much about agricultural engineering specifically.
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Cory Yeager, PE, SE, MsC, PPM
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The information below is great considering how broad the topic can be. Recommend that you find a company with a position you like and request to shadow someone or just ask the “What’s a day in the life of you?” Question.
I think what you will find is there is going to be more hands on maintenance than maybe you expect. Most companies I have ran across use the position as a maintenance lead which means an on call status for fixing stuff in the evenings or weekends.
However though (as the response above indicated) the position is what old school engineering positions used to be. A problem with limited on hand resources to solve issue which could be very fun.
Good luck.
I think what you will find is there is going to be more hands on maintenance than maybe you expect. Most companies I have ran across use the position as a maintenance lead which means an on call status for fixing stuff in the evenings or weekends.
However though (as the response above indicated) the position is what old school engineering positions used to be. A problem with limited on hand resources to solve issue which could be very fun.
Good luck.
Joan Shea
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Hello Abby!
Kudos to you for embarking on the journey to become an Agricultural Engineer!
The life of an agricultural engineer is filled with exciting diversity, as their tasks and responsibilities can differ based on their specific roles and employers. As an agricultural engineer, you'll have the opportunity to utilize engineering principles to address and resolve agricultural challenges. This could involve designing innovative farming equipment, formulating more productive farming methods, or devising strategies to preserve soil and water.
Your role might encompass a range of interesting tasks such as conducting insightful research, crafting and examining new equipment, analyzing valuable data, and working in collaboration with other professionals like farmers, biologists, and environmental scientists. The work environment for an agricultural engineer is also quite varied, with possibilities to work in offices, laboratories, or even outdoor field sites.
I trust this information will serve as a valuable guide on your journey to becoming an Agricultural Engineer. Keep going, the future of agriculture could be in your hands!
Kudos to you for embarking on the journey to become an Agricultural Engineer!
The life of an agricultural engineer is filled with exciting diversity, as their tasks and responsibilities can differ based on their specific roles and employers. As an agricultural engineer, you'll have the opportunity to utilize engineering principles to address and resolve agricultural challenges. This could involve designing innovative farming equipment, formulating more productive farming methods, or devising strategies to preserve soil and water.
Your role might encompass a range of interesting tasks such as conducting insightful research, crafting and examining new equipment, analyzing valuable data, and working in collaboration with other professionals like farmers, biologists, and environmental scientists. The work environment for an agricultural engineer is also quite varied, with possibilities to work in offices, laboratories, or even outdoor field sites.
I trust this information will serve as a valuable guide on your journey to becoming an Agricultural Engineer. Keep going, the future of agriculture could be in your hands!