Agricultural engineering technician

In this role you could:

• help agricultural engineers develop new products
•  create equipment plans using computer aided design (CAD) software
•  install and test machinery
•  research machinery developments and market trends
•  demonstrate and sell new equipment and deal with enquiries

• maths knowledge
• knowledge of engineering science and technology
• design skills and knowledge
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to work well with others
• analytical thinking skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• concentration skills
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• applying directly

With experience you could:

• become a senior agricultural engineering technician or workshop manager
•  become self-employed if you have the knowledge and industry contacts
•  move into a senior sales, management or inspection
•  move into a training role and become a further education teacher