Mechanical Engineer for the Production and Mechatronics Section with a focus on solutions for research in fruit and vegetable production

Application deadline 23. Oct. 23:59 CEST

Expected start 1. Dec.

• Institute of Mechanics and Production - Production and Mechatronics Katrinebjergvej 89F 8200 Aarhus N
• Fixed-term full-time position 1. Dec. 2026 - 31. Mar. 2028 ID: 170699

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​​Mechanical Engineer for the Section for Production and Mechatronics with focus on solutions for research in fruit- and vegetable production​

Are you passionate about technology solutions for measurements and data harvesting from field trials with high spatial and temporal resolution and robotic automation in fruit- and vegetable production, and do you have experience with developing mechatronic systems? Then the Institute of Mechanics and Production at Aarhus University is seeking a mechanical engineer for the TECH-VEG project with start on 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible.

Expected start date and duration

The position is temporary until 31 March 2028 with 37 hours/week.

Job description

You will play a central role in the development and automation of systems for measurements of biogeochemical properties in plants and soil as well as data solutions in research trials at AU-FOOD's experimental station in Auning. You will be employed in the TECH-VEG project.

Activities will be carried out in close collaboration with Engineering Associate Professor Claus Melvad and staff at AU-FOOD

Your profile

• You have experience developing mechatronic systems, specifically in low-cost data collection.
• You have experience with PCB design, CAD design, rapid prototyping, pneumatic systems. It is advantageous if you have training background as a mechanical engineer or mechatronics engineer in a relevant area.
• You have an interest in working with mechatronic solutions in food systems within fruit- and vegetable production.

Who we are

The Institute of Mechanics and Production is one of four engineering institutes, established on January 1, 2021 as a result of AU’s reorganization of the engineering field. We employ about 100 staff in total and work with research and education of civil engineers (bachelor/master), diploma engineers, and PhD students within the institute's academic areas. You can read more about our institute here.

The position is posted in collaboration with AU-FOOD, about whom you can read more here.

What we offer

You will become part of the institute's section for Production and Mechatronics, where you will work in a small group focused on developing equipment for researchers as well as food production in collaboration with AU-FOOD.

Workplace and area of employment

The service location will be Katrinebjergvej 89, 8200 Aarhus N.

Approximately two working days per week at AU-FOOD in Auning is expected.

Contact information

Further information can be obtained by contacting

Claus Melvad, Engineering Associate Professor

Tel. +45 2324 4761

Formalities

Salary and terms of employment follow the collective agreement for academics in the state. You are employed as an academic staff member at base salary steps 4-8.

You can read more about salary levels in the state here.

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for everyone and aims for a culture where each individual can develop and grow. We view equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all interested to apply.

Applications are submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job posting on Aarhus University's website.

Questions about the position ?

Claus Melvad Engineering Associate Professor, Institute for Mechanics and Production - Production and Mechatronics +4523244761 e-mail

Questions about the application and process ?

Administration Center Nat-Tech - Nat-Tech HR +4522521469 e-mail

Apply for the position Application deadline: Friday 23 Oct 2026 at 23:59 CEST