PowerPollen is transforming global agriculture through breakthrough pollen preservation and application technology that improves crop yields, sustainability, and farmer profitability.
We are seeking an Engineering Project Leader to guide the development and deployment of innovative agricultural equipment systems. This role leads engineering initiatives from early prototype through full-scale field deployment, working closely with engineers, scientists, and operations teams to bring new technology into real-world agricultural environments.
What Makes This Role Unique
Unlike traditional engineering roles focused only on design, this position offers the opportunity to see your work move from concept to real-world agricultural deployment.
You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop technology that operates in real farming environments and helps scale solutions that support global food production.
What You’ll Do
- Lead engineering projects from concept through design, fabrication, testing, and production
- Coordinate internal engineers, external partners, fabricators, and vendors
- Manage project scope, schedules, and technical deliverables
- Oversee system design, prototyping, and design validation
- Support equipment installation and testing in agricultural field environments
- Communicate technical updates to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Document engineering results and support product development initiatives
What You Bring
- Background in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or related engineering disciplines
- Experience working in engineering, product development, or technical project environments
- Exposure to complex equipment, machinery, or industrial systems
- Ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional engineering projects
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to manage priorities and deliver work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 40% to support project work and field deployments
Helpful Experience
- Agricultural technology or machinery environments
- Product development from prototype to production
- Working with external vendors, contractors, or fabrication teams
- Mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical system development
- Hands-on equipment development or field testing
Why Engineers Join PowerPollen
Engineers at PowerPollen work on technology that directly supports global food production and agricultural sustainability.
Our team has the opportunity to:
- Develop innovative agricultural equipment and systems
- Take ideas from concept and prototype through field deployment
- Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and agricultural partners
- Solve real-world engineering challenges in production agriculture
- Help scale technology that improves crop yields and sustainability worldwide
Working Environment
This position works primarily in a field or fabrication shop setting, with frequent interactions in stationary and mobile labs, outdoor agricultural fields environments, and remote office settings.
Physical requirements include:
The position involves physical activity including lifting objects up to 50 pounds, walking on uneven terrain, ability to tolerate heat and humidity conditions typical of agricultural outdoor field conditions in summer, with extended hours that will vary with crop development in different locales.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary aligned with experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package
Work Authorization
This position requires authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
This is an opportunity to lead scientific innovation with direct commercial impact in global agriculture.
Ready to lead the science behind agricultural transformation? Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $110,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Describe your experience translating research into commercial-scale application.
- This role is ideally based in the Houston, TX area. Which best describes your situation?
- I currently live in the Houston area
- I am willing to relocate
- I prefer remote work
- Do you have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field?
- How many years of professional experience do you have working in an engineering or technical role?
- Have you worked on the design, development, testing, or support of machinery, equipment systems, or industrial technology?
- Have you participated in engineering projects involving prototype development, equipment systems, or product development?
- Which types of engineering systems have you worked with?
- Mechanical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
- Industrial equipment or machinery
- Agricultural equipment
- This role requires approximately 40% travel, including field deployments and project support. Are you comfortable with this level of travel?
- Which best describes your experience with hands-on engineering work such as equipment testing, prototype development, or field deployment?
- Extensive hands-on experience
- Some hands-on experience
- Primarily design/analysis work
- Limited hands-on exposure
Work Location: In person
