1. Remember careers in agricultural engineering
Objective 6.01

2. Agricultural Engineering Industry
1. Agricultural mechanics is the design, operation, maintenance, service, selling and use of power machinery, equipment, structures and utilities in agriculture.
2. Many careers include the use of various specialized tools and the development of important skills (ie. welding and Computer Aided Design -CAD).
3. Attracts students interested in the operation, maintenance, service and selling of agricultural equipment.
4. Education needed varies with the type of Agricultural mechanics career chosen.
5. Working conditions can vary from outside to inside, shop to office or a combination of conditions.

3. Examples of Careers in Agricultural Engineering
1. Agricultural Electrification, Power and Controls
a. Electrician
b. Safety technician
c. Electrical engineer
2. Agricultural Power Machinery
a. Farm or heavy equipment diesel mechanic
b. Parts person
c. Equipment salesperson
d. Small engine mechanic
e. Large machinery operator (ie. bulldozer)

4. Examples of Careers in Agricultural Engineering
3. Soil and Water Engineering
a. Soil Conservation technician
b. Irrigation Engineer
4. Agricultural Mechanics, Construction, and Maintenance Skills
a. Construction worker
b. Welder
c. Safety specialist
5. Agricultural Structures, Equipment, and Facilities
a. Construction supervisor
b. Farmstead planner
c. Greenhouse builder
d. CAD engineer