Time left: 3 years and 2 months · Group: Architecture and Engineering
The official job description
Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What agricultural engineers do all day (for now)
Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.
Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.
Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.
Also known as
Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Equipment Design Engineer, Agricultural Equipment Test Engineer, Agricultural Production Engineer, Agricultural Research Engineer, Agricultural Systems Specialist, Agriculture Consultant, Agriculture Engineer
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace agricultural engineers?
Yes. I've already started. By my count you have 3 years and 2 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces agricultural engineers?
3 years and 2 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which agricultural engineers tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities. The rest follows.