Junior Engineer Jobs

Are you ZipGrow material?

At ZipGrow, we value hard work, innovation, self-motivation, and passion. We’re completely committed to our vision, to our farmers, to our community, and to being a catalyst for change.

We don’t forget to laugh, but we always remember to break a sweat. We’re caffeinated, we’re passionate, and we’re looking for someone to join the crew and be part of something big.

About ZipGrow

At ZipGrow, we believe in smarter, locally-grown food sources and want to be world leaders in changing how people access their food. Our mission is to design and manufacture the most economically viable, resource-efficient, and productive hydroponic system to build a better and more sustainable future. With farms on every continent, the ZipGrow Towers give our farmers a powerful tool to grow and sell sustainable produce year-round in a labour-friendly environment.

We are looking for a very organized, detail-oriented problem solver with a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills to join our engineering team. This individual will help the team define and design next-generation products through vendor and component expertise. You will be part of a passionate and dynamic team that is developing new technology from the ground up.

Key Roles

• Creation of technical drawings and documentation.
• Work with the ZipGrow team to design and develop new hydroponic solutions.
• Manage electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical needs for custom-designed hydroponic systems.
• Provide technical support to the ZipGrow team and clients.
• Prototype designs and design concepts and iterate based on findings.
• Respond to and develop solutions to best suit individual client needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements

• Is enthusiastic and ready to learn; engaged as a contributing member of the development and larger ZipGrow team.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Applications and CAD software, including AutoCAD, SolidWorks or SketchUp.
• Outstanding analytical and creative problem-solving mindset, with a strong drive to harmonize various functions into a product.
• High-level oral and written communication skills are required for report writing and design justification documentation.
• Is able to work in a fast-paced and independent environment.
• A basic understanding of industrial robots and programming is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent education with relevant experience.
• Background in agriculture or growing an asset.

Freedom and autonomy go hand in hand at ZipGrow. We have taken on the challenge to fundamentally shift the way we grow food because we want to make a difference. We’re leaving a mark on the world, and we are proud of the impact we are making.