Mechanical Engineer

An Israeli AgTech startup specializing in innovative pollination solutions using biomimetic technologies and artificial intelligence.

The company’s solution enables farmers to improve crop yield and quality, control the pollination process, and support sustainability goals, addressing the decline in efficiency and availability of honeybees.

Their technology is currently in use in several countries including Israel, Peru, Mexico, South Africa, and the U.S., primarily for blueberry and avocado crops. The company plans to expand into additional crops such as tomatoes and peppers and develop further automated solutions.

Following several successful funding rounds, the company has raised over $80 million and established multiple strategic partnerships.

The role -

• The role integrates mechanics, electronics, artificial intelligence, and agriculture, including hands-on fieldwork.
• Oversee the development of the company’s robotic pollination technology.
• Lead and manage all phases of product development.
• Plan and execute experiments.
• Provide field support, diagnose issues, and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvements in product design and engineering, including cost reduction.
• Manage the transition of products from development to production

Requirements-

• Mechanical background and experience in creating and building hardware prototypes from scratch.
• Hands-on experience in the design, assembly, and testing of systems combining mechanics and electronics
• Proficiency in 3D modeling
• Driving license & and a car
• Availability to stay abroad for short periods