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Engineering Associate

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Engineering Associate [HBCU Student Position]

Location: Atlanta, GA
 
Part Time: 10-20 hours/month
 
Who We Are: 
 
Ponix is an on-site hydroponic vertical farming company. We establish and operate sustainable indoor farms that produce and distribute local foods year-round directly to surrounding consumers and businesses. We use food and farming to transform lives and nourish the community by offering better ingredients and a fully transparent food supply.
 
Principles:
 
  • We honor and respect diversity.
  • We provide high quality ingredients for the community.
  • We celebrate meaningful work that is bigger than the individual.
  • We build long and lasting relationships. We cultivate community.
  • We celebrate food and our relationship with food and how it can nourish our bodies and minds.
Job Summary: 
 
The Engineering Associate will support the technology needs of Ponix Farms by working with teams to design, implement, and support system solutions in manufacturing scale-up processes. This role involves contributing to the installation and maintenance of various technological components and ensuring our technological infrastructure enhances productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

Job Duties:
  • Info Session | January 9
  • Apply By | January 17
  • Intern Selection | January 27
  • Internship Concludes | May 2
  • Install microprocessors, touch screens, and wiring of units.
  • Work with the fabrication team to finish units in a timely manner.
  • Participate in design reviews.
  • Review CAD drawings, electrical schematics, and other system diagrams.
  • Utilize project management and risk management tools to meet cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
  • Collaborate with team members to identify technological solutions to improve farm operations.
  • Document engineering processes and maintain technical documentation.
  • Utilize product technologies including electro-mechanical components, pump assemblies and timers, microprocessors and control panels, CAD/Electrical Schematics/3D design (Rhino), and geothermal, solar, wind, and storage technologies.
Internship Project: 
 
As an Engineering Associate at Ponix Farms, you will design a comprehensive mega farm, including developing the floor plan and integrating electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Your project will also involve creating a business plan to support the implementation and strategic direction of the mega farm. This role provides an opportunity to work on a large-scale agricultural project, combining technical design with strategic planning to advance our innovative farming solutions.
 
Qualifications: 
 
  • Pursuing a degree in Engineering, or a related field (product, electrical, mechanical, etc).
  • Demonstrated experience with some or all of the following through internships, class projects, or related activities:
      • Working knowledge of microprocessors/robotics programming
      • Technical problem solving
      • Researching/integrating sustainable technology
      • Team leadership, organization, and communication skills
  • Desired skills include: project management experience, information technology/networking, system safety design, coursework in engineering and manufacturing processes, knowledge of automated hydroponic systems.
We are looking for you if:
 
  • You are enrolled in an HBCU!
  • You have a good sense of humor and view yourself as a lifelong learner.
  • You are committed to food justice and sustainability.
  • You possess supreme organizational skills and enjoy working independently and in a team environment.
  • You are willing to go above and beyond to further a mission that you believe in.
Compensation: 
 
$1,500 stipend per semester

To Apply: 

Submit your resume, cover letter, and a short video answering ‘What aspects of the Engineering Associate project excite you?’ to info@ponixfarms.com, and please reference “Engineering Associate” in the subject line.



Ponix is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to creating a culturally responsive and inclusive organization. People of color and LGBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate in our hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, or political affiliation.