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

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

Expected start date and duration

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

Job Description

You will play a central role in the development and automation of systems for measuring 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 Senior Lecturer Claus Melvad and staff at AU-FOOD

Your profile

• You have experience in developing mechatronic systems, specifically in low-cost data acquisition.
• You have experience with PCB design, CAD design, rapid prototyping, pneumatic systems. It is an advantage if you have an educational 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

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

The position is announced in collaboration with AU-FOOD, which you can read more about 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 focusing on the development of 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.

There are expected about two workdays per week at AU-FOOD in Auning.

Contact information

Further information can be obtained by contacting

Claus Melvad, Senior Lecturer

Tel. +45 2324 4761

Formalities

Salary and terms of employment follow the state agreement for academics. You are employed as an academic staff member at the basic pay grade 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 wishes a culture where each individual can unfold and develop. We view equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all interested to apply.

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

About Aarhus University

Aarhus University is a professionally broad and research-intensive university with high quality in education and research, and a strong commitment to societal development nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring educational and research environment for 37,500 students and 9,000 staff with an annual turnover of DKK 8.9 billion. Read more at www.au.dk