<div>The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers. Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions. Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CarbonRoboticsLaserWeeding">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://x.com/carbon_robotics">X</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carbon_robotics/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbonrobotics/">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://carbonrobotics.com/news">News</a></div>As a Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Thermal Management Systems at Carbon Robotics, you will play a key role in developing the mechanical systems that enable our diesel-electric platform and enhance the operation of our Laser Weeding systems. You will immediately bring your significant experience designing and integrating thermal management systems into vehicles while balancing performance, reliability and serviceability of your solutions to revolutionize agricultural vehicles. What you'll do:<ul><li>Define and select core off the shelf, semi-custom components and consumables of the thermal management system including chillers, radiators, oil coolers, heat exchangers, housings, pumps and refrigerant selection.</li><li>Architect complete cooling systems for diesel engines, generators, motors, inverters, batteries, hydraulics, laser, computer, and auxiliary systems operating in rugged, dusty, high-load environments.</li><li>Perform thermal load analysis, pressure drop calculations, flow distribution studies, and heat rejection tradeoffs across multiple operating modes and duty cycles.</li><li>Design and review coolant routing, hose and hard-line layouts, fittings, and sealing strategies for reliability in agricultural environments. </li><li>Use CAD and analytical tools to support thermal, structural, and vibration simulation of thermal system components and mounting systems.</li><li>Lead thermal validation testing including thermal soak, heat rejection testing, fouling evaluation and field data correlation.</li><li>Support prototype builds, field trials, and production issues, diagnosing and resolving thermal performance gaps. </li><li>Act as a Responsible Engineer or thermal subsystem owner, working with suppliers to define requirements and validate solutions.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:<ul><li>6–15 years of experience designing and validating thermal management systems for automotive, off-highway, agricultural, or heavy equipment applications.</li><li>Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and Ansys CFD or equivalent tools for thermal analysis.</li><li>Deep experience with radiators, oil coolers, charge-air coolers, chillers, pumps, fans, coolant circuits, refrigerant selection rationale and thermal interface materials.</li><li>Experience integrating thermal hardware into vehicles, including packaging, mounting, serviceability, and durability considerations.</li><li>Knowledge of automotive/agricultural durability requirements and validation testing procedures highly desired. </li><li>Familiarity with supplier-provided thermal data, test reports, and performance maps, with the ability to challenge and validate assumptions.</li><li>Highly desired to have past experience as a Responsible Engineer or IPT lead. </li><li>Willingness to travel ~10% of the time to support products in the production &amp; field environments with a demonstrated ability to work directly with internal and external stakeholders/customers</li><li>BS+ in Mechanical Engineering, or related, with focus on machine design, automotive engineering, or related field.</li></ul><div><div><div>Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted.  The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work.Offers are dependent on someone experience and may be outside of the published range when appropriate.  If your skills are above the posted range... Apply! We want to hear from you! </div><div>Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range:</div><div>$125,000—$145,000 USD</div></div></div><div>Why would you join Carbon Robotics?Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do.  Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Competitive salaries</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Pre-IPO Stock Options</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Generous Benefits:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Employee Assistance Program</li></ul></li><li style="font-weight:400;">Mental Health HRA</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Restricted Healthcare Travel support</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Menopause Support</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Life Insurance</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Long Term Disability</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Flexible PTO</li><li style="font-weight:400;">401(k) plan</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Pet Insurance</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Commuter Benefits</li></ul></li><li style="font-weight:400;">Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.</li></ul>*Internationally based employees benefits varies &amp; Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or StockCarbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all.  We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.#talentacquisition #laserweeding #laserweeder #weedcontrol #agtech #agtechnology #farmtech #robotics #lasers #lasersandrobots #missiondriven #AI #startup #wearehiring #computervision #machinelearning #carbonrobotics </div>

Carbon Robotics, a Seattle-based agricultural robotics startup founded in 2018, builds innovative agricultural tools that empower farmers to operate more efficiently. Carbon Robotics&rsquo; revolutionary, high-precision laserweeding leverages sophisticated AI technology to improve crop quality, provide safer working conditions for farmers, reduce overall costs associated with modern farming, and create sustainable paths to regenerative and organic farming. The company launched its first product, the Autonomous LaserWeeder, in April 2021, raised a $27M Series B round in September 2021, and revealed its new LaserWeeder implement in February 2022. What&rsquo;s it like working at Carbon Robotics? We are a no-nonsense team of passionate people with a bias for action. We know that our ability to execute on our ideas is what sets us apart. We do what we say we are going to do, externally and internally. We trust our people to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.

Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Thermal Management

<div>The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.&nbsp;Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.&nbsp;Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CarbonRoboticsLaserWeeding">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://x.com/carbon_robotics">X</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carbon_robotics/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbonrobotics/">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://carbonrobotics.com/news">News</a></div>As a Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Thermal Management Systems at Carbon Robotics, you will play a key role in developing the mechanical systems that enable our diesel-electric platform and enhance the operation of our Laser Weeding systems. You will immediately bring your significant experience designing and integrating thermal management systems into vehicles while balancing performance, reliability and serviceability of your solutions to revolutionize agricultural vehicles.&nbsp;What you'll do:<ul><li>Define and select core off the shelf, semi-custom components and consumables of the thermal management system including chillers, radiators, oil coolers, heat exchangers, housings, pumps and refrigerant selection.</li><li>Architect complete cooling systems for diesel engines, generators, motors, inverters, batteries, hydraulics, laser, computer, and auxiliary systems operating in rugged, dusty, high-load environments.</li><li>Perform thermal load analysis, pressure drop calculations, flow distribution studies, and heat rejection tradeoffs across multiple operating modes and duty cycles.</li><li>Design and review coolant routing, hose and hard-line layouts, fittings, and sealing strategies for reliability in agricultural environments.&nbsp;</li><li>Use CAD and analytical tools to support thermal, structural, and vibration simulation of thermal system components and mounting systems.</li><li>Lead thermal validation testing including thermal soak, heat rejection testing, fouling evaluation and field data correlation.</li><li>Support prototype builds, field trials, and production issues, diagnosing and resolving thermal performance gaps.&nbsp;</li><li>Act as a Responsible Engineer or thermal subsystem owner, working with suppliers to define requirements and validate solutions.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:<ul><li>6–15 years of experience designing and validating thermal management systems for automotive, off-highway, agricultural, or heavy equipment applications.</li><li>Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and Ansys CFD or equivalent tools for thermal analysis.</li><li>Deep experience with radiators, oil coolers, charge-air coolers, chillers, pumps, fans, coolant circuits, refrigerant selection rationale and thermal interface materials.</li><li>Experience integrating thermal hardware into vehicles, including packaging, mounting, serviceability, and durability considerations.</li><li>Knowledge of automotive/agricultural durability requirements and validation testing procedures highly desired.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with supplier-provided thermal data, test reports, and performance maps, with the ability to challenge and validate assumptions.</li><li>Highly desired to have past experience as a Responsible Engineer or IPT lead.&nbsp;</li><li>Willingness to travel ~10% of the time to support products in the production &amp; field environments with a demonstrated ability to work directly with internal and external stakeholders/customers</li><li>BS+ in Mechanical Engineering, or related, with focus on machine design, automotive engineering, or related field.</li></ul><div><div><div>Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted.&nbsp; The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work.Offers are dependent on someone experience and may be outside of the published range when appropriate.&nbsp; If your skills are above the posted range... Apply! We want to hear from you!&nbsp;</div><div>Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range:</div><div>$125,000—$145,000 USD</div></div></div><div>Why would you join Carbon Robotics?Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do.&nbsp; Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:<ul><li>Competitive salaries</li><li>Pre-IPO Stock Options</li><li>Generous Benefits:<ul><li>Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents<ul><li>Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA</li><li>Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li></ul></li><li>Mental Health HRA</li><li>Restricted Healthcare Travel support</li><li>Menopause Support</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Long Term Disability</li><li>Flexible PTO</li><li>401(k) plan</li><li>Pet Insurance</li><li>Commuter Benefits</li></ul></li><li>Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.</li></ul>*Internationally based employees benefits varies &amp; Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or StockCarbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all.&nbsp; We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.#talentacquisition #laserweeding #laserweeder #weedcontrol #agtech #agtechnology #farmtech #robotics #lasers #lasersandrobots #missiondriven #AI #startup #wearehiring #computervision #machinelearning #carbonrobotics&nbsp;</div>

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