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We offers a sustainable, entrepreneurial work environment for our most valuable assets – our employees. Growin is your place for success, your very best and have a huge global impact.
We promote a healthy lifestyle, including fair wages, health insurance, job security, and a flexible working environment. Did we mention employees get full access to freshest greens on the market? If you’re interested in transforming the farming industry as we know it, we want you on our team.
Farm Operations
About Role
At Growin, we are building out a team of engineers to tackle problems that reimagine the way food is grown. In this role, you will work closely with the internal automation team and outside integrators to drive farm automation controls architecture, define company standards, and assist with system commissioning. We are looking for someone who has experience in industrial automation and is excited about the task of bringing modern software development practices and tools into the picture. An ideal candidate has experience writing machine software using industrial controllers, understands electrical systems, and can work closely with our software engineering teams on integration and tool development.
Type of Role:
Full-time
What you’ll do:
- Work with internal equipment design engineers and external equipment integrators to develop equipment utilizing internally developed libraries.
- Improve the control system library for core automation developed and maintained by Growin.
- Develop internal tools that enable the automation of the entire software release process.
- Develop tools to aggregate log data and deploy machine parameters to a fleet of machines.
- Define best practices for machine design using an object-oriented software approach.
- Work with the software and data teams to understand and implement data collection and product traceability requirements.
- Interface automation equipment with internal software tools to aggregate machine data in meaningful way.
- Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What we’re looking for:
- Designing and implementing control architectures from the ground up using an object-oriented approach.
- Programming on different industrial control platforms (Rockwell, Beckhoff).
- Using industrial communication protocols (OPC-UA, ADS, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP).
- Defining equipment safety systems including networked safety (FSoE, CIP Safety, PROFIsafe).
- Designing clear and easy to use user interfaces at the machine and line level (Ignition).
- Integrating industrial controllers with high level systems (SCADA, MES).
- Designing or troubleshooting electrical systems used in industrial automation.
- Working closely with mechanical engineers and clearly explain controls concepts and select different actuators or control devices.
- Working within a Manufacturing Environment.
- Experience working cross-functionally between organizations
- Demonstrated ability to build on top of already designed foundations, and run changes through testing and change control
- Experience working within steady state production operations teams
- 2-5 years of experience
- Knowledge or understanding in the following areas:
- Programming 6-Axis robots, including vision and safety integration (FANUC, KUKA, Denso).
- Using SQL (MySQL, Postgres).
- Knowledge of revision control (Git).
- Software development using a variety of languages (Python, C#).
- Machine vision for robotic guidance, metrology, or quality inspection.
About Growin:
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 1% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
About Role
Growin is seeking several Farm Operations Associates who will assist in all aspects of indoor farming, and food processing. Your skills and training will be applied to plant production in a modern, fast paced, high-technology hydroponic farm.You will be involved with our efforts aimed at optimizing all aspects of locally grown and packaged commercial produce using hydroponic indoor farming. Your role will include routine activities across a variety of stations, including plant handling, harvesting, farm operations information monitoring and collection of environmental and production data.
What You’ll Do
- This will be a hands-on role where you will be seeding, transplanting, and harvesting crops
- Perform routine end of shift daily cleaning of the farm, farm equipment and work area
- Assist in a broad range of farm operations activities including but not limited to plant monitoring, data collection, inspecting for proper climate operations
- Lead with proper use of personal protection equipment, workforce safety and food safety practices.
- Ability to practice safe work habits in a food safe work environment at all times
- Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm. Takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required
- Maintains high activity/productivity level. Operates with sense of urgency, efficiency, effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time
- Strives to understand the details. Solid planning, detail oriented and organization skills
- Presents ideas effectively, actively listens, and works across functional boundaries
- Can work in group or alone; oriented towards teamwork and the goals of the farm
- Ability to effectively document seeding, transplanting or harvesting activity accurately
- Maintains stable and professional performance under pressure or opposition
- Ability to effectively take direction and implement changes quickly
- Humble, teachable, team-player who is enthusiastic and hard-working
- Ability to lift 30 pounds and at times work in refrigerated environment
- 1 year experience working in a greenhouse, or production environment preferred
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 1% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About Role
In this role, you will be a part of a dynamic team working to maintain the operation of equipment and systems throughout the facility. If you are a proactive, operationally focused individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment, you’ve found the right place!
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Follow preventive maintenance procedures on all plant equipment in a timely and thorough manner
Maintain the operation of equipment and systems including, but not limited to: compressed air, HVAC, electrical distribution, controls, lighting, and robotics, PLCs conveyors and other automated machinery
Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes
Partner with the Engineering and Safety teams in planning, ordering, installing and training for new equipment
Troubleshoot and perform diagnostics on damaged or malfunctioning equipment; make repairs where necessary or recommend to the Maintenance Manager to arrange for outside vendor to service equipment
Respond to facility emergency situations
Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives as it relates to building operations and practice safe work habits
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of related work experience
Strong mechanical skills on electric motors, vacuum pumps, air compressors, HVAC, etc. with an emphasis on PLC, controls and automation experience preferred
Ability to accurately follow operation manuals, manufacturing and installation instructions, sketches, blueprints and diagrams
Shift assignment can be discussed. However, must be willing to work evening and weekend shifts on occasion or rotating basis, able to work flexible hours and be part of the on-call rotation
Responsible, flexible, fast learner that has the ability to be a self-starter with a willingness to take on new things while maintaining full ownership of assigned area
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines
Able to successfully keep multiple tasks running simultaneously with strong analytical skills
Able to provide constructive feedback and creative solutions to problems
On Call Coverage to support team as needed
Physically able to unpack, pack, lift, and transport boxed items weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and move 50+ lbs with assistance
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The people and teams who make up Growin are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for a Sanitation Tech.
About Role
In this role you will ensure our plant factory is spotless and meets all SQF Food Safety Requirements.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
- Wear required and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 100% adherence to all company established chemical, safety and cleaning policies and procedures
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
- Execute sanitation schedule: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-Annual and Annual
- Able to use industrial cleaning chemicals and understand chemical safety and chemical handling procedures
- Sanitize and clean machines and machine parts using chemicals, high pressure hoses, spraying and scrubbing
- Reassemble machines as necessary
- Trash and recycling removal
- Sanitize plant floors, drains, walls, and shelves
- Perform record keeping and data tracking; responsible for completing the plant’s Master Sanitation Schedule
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
- Continuously improve the sanitation process
- Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 3-5 years related work experience required.
- Experience and knowledge in food sanitation operations, procedures, chemicals and program standards, preferably in a general food or manufacturing industry
- A working knowledge of food technology, food science, microbiology or chemistry required
- Strong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically
- Read and understand chemical labels
- Basic computer skills required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups
- Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, including electronically
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
- Ability to train, maintain and promote a safe work environment
About Growin
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 1% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The people and teams who make up Growin are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for a Senior Farm Production Operations Manager who is excited to lead a new produce packaging and shipping operation and work on bringing new technologies to indoor farming. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced energetic environment, you’ve found the right place!
About Role
The Senior Manager, Farm Production Operations will oversee packaging, shipping, and food safety compliance of leafy greens and herbs for the indoor farm. You will be tasked with meeting daily and weekly production plans by process balancing based on your knowledge and experience of machines/equipment in a production environment. This is a Management role requiring strong leadership skills, food safety experience, and oversight of line productivity and cost management. You will come in and report into our Production Farm Manager and manage our Post-Harvest team.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
This will be a hands-on role where you will be leading high volume packaging and shipping of high quality produce to local retailers and distributors
Establish post-harvest processing, packaging, storage, shipping and tracking processes to deliver fresh produce daily
Establish guidelines for process completion time commitments
Coordinate equipment uptime, processing tools, training and resource balancing to meet daily packaging and shipment schedules
Establish and maintain a food safe environment and processes including daily cleaning with staff and farm associates
Conduct and plan for multiple shifts as required to meet morning and afternoon deliveries
Implement strict budgetary controls
Manage Daily Order Fulfillment to customers across the LA Area
Perform other related duties as required
What We’re Looking For
BS/BA in business administration, engineering, management, industrial technology
5 years prior experience in a leadership role: accountable for the successful operations of a manual/automated production facility and meeting performance metrics, and experience recruiting, training and leading technical talent
Experience with inventory management, warehouse operations, customer shipments, product quality, on-time deliveries and attention to cleanliness
Preferred experience in post-harvest food processing environments: the machinery, systems, cleaning routines etc. to process fresh produce
Coordination and Supervision – demonstrated success in leading teams
Food Safety – understanding of processes, tools, cleaning techniques, worker clothing and behavior to meet and exceeds food safety requirements for the proper work zone
Process Management – experience with process development and continuous improvement with machines and manual effort in a farming environment. Understands and manages multiple processes to ensure a balanced workflow
Collaborative – problem solves well with other managers, team leads and associates
Worker Health & Safety – demonstrated experience as a leader in safe work practices, caring about employees and leading by example
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedures and work instructions
Experience with common data collection, analysis and documentation tools – take this data to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
About Growin
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 1% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The Supervisor, Maintenance will own and lead the stability, improvement, maintenance, and performance functions of our automated systems. They will manage tool productivity, maintenance, and yields, conduct data analysis to improve processes, and manage quality measurement for their tools/process. They drive continuous improvement to tool/process to meet the requirements of the manufacturing ramp.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Work collaboratively with production operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance and other cross functional teams as the expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality product
Manage day to day operations of the maintenance team
Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, food safety/sanitation, and process capability
Responsible for continuous process optimization of automated lines
Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Build training material, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation related to cradle to grave equipment life cycle management
Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification
Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations
Basic knowledge of PLC controller platforms and experience making troubleshooting on automated systems
Experience programming and teaching industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc)
Lead and provide hands-on support to the maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
Familiarity with SPC and development of equipment-related OKRs
Maintain PM logs to support food safety certification
Spares and inventory management experience
What We’re Looking For
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability (Or equivalent experience)
At least 5 years experience in a Maintenance Management or related position
Experience managing technicians or other technical resources
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language
Structured problem solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, etc)
Able to work under intense time pressure in the presence of others
Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and configuration
Experience with robot programming, backup and restoration
Experience in high volume manufacturing is highly desired
Willing to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends as determined by project needs
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
About Role
At Growin, we are building out a team of engineers to tackle problems that reimagine the way food is grown. In this role, you will work closely with the internal automation team and outside integrators to drive farm automation controls architecture, define company standards, and assist with system commissioning. We are looking for someone who has experience in industrial automation and is excited about the task of bringing modern software development practices and tools into the picture. An ideal candidate has experience writing machine software using industrial controllers, understands electrical systems, and can work closely with our software engineering teams on integration and tool development.
Type of Role:
Full-time
What you’ll do:
- Work with internal equipment design engineers and external equipment integrators to develop equipment utilizing internally developed libraries.
- Improve the control system library for core automation developed and maintained by Growin.
- Develop internal tools that enable the automation of the entire software release process.
- Develop tools to aggregate log data and deploy machine parameters to a fleet of machines.
- Define best practices for machine design using an object-oriented software approach.
- Work with the software and data teams to understand and implement data collection and product traceability requirements.
- Interface automation equipment with internal software tools to aggregate machine data in meaningful way.
- Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What we’re looking for:
- Designing and implementing control architectures from the ground up using an object-oriented approach.
- Programming on different industrial control platforms (Rockwell, Beckhoff).
- Using industrial communication protocols (OPC-UA, ADS, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP).
- Defining equipment safety systems including networked safety (FSoE, CIP Safety, PROFIsafe).
- Designing clear and easy to use user interfaces at the machine and line level (Ignition).
- Integrating industrial controllers with high level systems (SCADA, MES).
- Designing or troubleshooting electrical systems used in industrial automation.
- Working closely with mechanical engineers and clearly explain controls concepts and select different actuators or control devices.
- Working within a Manufacturing Environment.
- Experience working cross-functionally between organizations
- Demonstrated ability to build on top of already designed foundations, and run changes through testing and change control
- Experience working within steady state production operations teams
- 2-5 years of experience
- Knowledge or understanding in the following areas:
- Programming 6-Axis robots, including vision and safety integration (FANUC, KUKA, Denso).
- Using SQL (MySQL, Postgres).
- Knowledge of revision control (Git).
- Software development using a variety of languages (Python, C#).
- Machine vision for robotic guidance, metrology, or quality inspection.
About Growin:
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 1% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
About Role
The Maintenance Supervisor will own and lead the stability, improvement, maintenance, and performance functions of our automated systems. They will manage tool productivity, maintenance, and yields, conduct data analysis to improve processes, and manage quality measurement for their tools/process. They drive continuous improvement to tool/process to meet the requirements of the manufacturing ramp.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Work collaboratively with production operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance and other cross functional teams as the expert to ensure production lines run in a safe, efficient manner producing high quality product.
- Manage day to day operations of the maintenance team
- Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, food safety/sanitation, and process capability.
- Responsible for continuous process optimization of automated lines
- Become owner / subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Build training material, maintenance routines, service bulletins, and related documentation related to cradle to grave equipment life cycle management
- Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification
- Identify equipment critical spare parts and ensure sufficient coverage to prevent extended downtime situations
- Basic knowledge of PLC controller platforms and experience making troubleshooting on automated systems.
- Experience programming and teaching industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc)
- Lead and provide hands-on support to the maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations.
- Familiarity with SPC and development of equipment-related OKRs
- Maintain PM logs to support food safety certification
- Spares and inventory management experience
What We’re Looking For
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability (Or equivalent experience)
- At least 5 years experience in a Maintenance Management or related position
- Experience managing technicians or other technical resources
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language
- Structured problem solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, etc)
- Able to work under intense time pressure in the presence of others
- Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and configuration
- Experience with robot programming, backup and restoration
- Experience in high volume manufacturing is highly desired
- Willing to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends as determined by project needs
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
Type of Role:
Full-Time
About the Role:
We are an ag-tech company looking for a Production Supervisor who will ensure the safety, quality, and productivity of our farm operations associates.
The Production Supervisor is responsible to supervise the day to day processing functions to maximize the placement of people and use of raw materials to produce products at or below standard budgeted costs; provide product and services that meet product specifications and customer requirements; to ensure that the team drives towards meeting all safety, quality, and sanitation guidelines.
What You’ll Do:
- Train, teach, coach and motivate Associates.
- Supervise the activities of Associates, directing their efforts to meet production goals in a safe manner.
- Maintain safety, quality, sanitation and productivity standards.
- Ensure production lines are ready to run at start-up.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods and equipment performance.
- Ensure product meets required specifications.
- Follow safety procedures at all time and ensure safety of Associates.
- Communicate previous shift issues to incoming shift Supervisors and discuss action plans to resolve issues.
- Identify specific problems and identify solutions to get them resolved. This includes developing action plans for the next step.
- Achieve budgeted goals for efficiency on an on-going basis.
- Initiate or suggest plans to motivate Associates to achieve production goals.
- Review weekly GMP and Safety audits and complete any actions associated.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3 yrs experience in a Supervisory capacity.
- AA degree or college coursework preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
- Prior experience working in a USDA environment.
- Ability to establish effective and productive cross-functional relationships
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The people and teams who make up Growin are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for a Senior Grower who is excited to bring innovation and reliability to indoor farming. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced energetic environment, you’ve found the right place!
The Senior Grower will manage the seed start and propagation, transplant, grow and harvest process for the entire indoor farm. Responsible for the planning and execution of Growin’s seed to harvest recipes across multiple crops within a food safe environment and leading the discipline for reliable harvests. Knowledge/experience of machines and equipment in such environments and process balancing to meet daily and weekly production plans. This is an experienced-level position requiring strong leadership skills to recruit and build a team of growers and farm associates in order to reliably produce great tasting fruits and vegetables.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
This will be a hands-on role where you will be harvesting and transplanting crops, monitoring and controlling plant nutrition, and managing high-intensity plant production equipment
The Senior Grower will oversee and direct a variety of farm-wide activities:
Establish germination, propagation and growing processes to generate reliable high yield farm output to meet weekly demand
Lead a team of associates to meet production schedules
Coordinate equipment, raw materials, processing tools, training and resource balancing to meet daily seeding, transplanting and harvesting schedules
Establish guidelines for process completion time commitments
Monitors and adjusts irrigation, nutrient, lighting and climate to minimize farm environment variation and optimize plant health and output
Establish and maintains food safe environment and processes including daily cleaning with staff and farm associates
Conducts 24-7 farm grow cycle scheduling and coverage to ensure no farm disruption
Implements strict budgetary controls
Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations
Responsible for making sure all employees Comply with GMP/GAPS in the Facility
Responsible for making sure all employees are completing Food Safety tasks (monitoring activities, logs, sanitation duties, etc)
Assist in the maintenance of the Food Safety and Quality system.
Participate in the annual Management review of the Food Safety and quality system
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture, business or other with experience in agriculture
Understanding of plant science, horticulture and plant materials, propagation, pest management, crop production
5+ years experience working in greenhouse or production environment
Ability to implement and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Agriculture – Knowledge of plant material functionality, plant biology, and plant biochemistry a plus
Experience in a manufacturing (or similar) environment where disciplined process, product quality, on-time deliveries and attention to cleanliness is paramount
Coordination and Supervision – demonstrated experience in leading teams
Food Safety – understanding of processes, tools, cleaning techniques, worker clothing and behavior to meet and exceeds food safety requirements for the proper work zone
Worker Health & Safety – demonstrated experience as a contributor to safe work practices, caring about employees and leading by example
Experience with common data collection, analysis and documentation tools
Collaborative – problem solves well with other managers, team leads and associates
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
About Growin
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 1% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
About Role
Maintenance Tech, Grow Systems occupy a new, truly unique niche in the indoor farming industry. In this role you will help design, develop and sustain the infrastructure necessary for a profitable, scalable Controlled Environment Agriculture space. Our Maintenance Tech, Grow Systems function across an overlapping range of disciplines encompassing the needs of a commercial horticulture venture from a yield-centric vantage point. They thrive in ambiguity and are adept at disseminating information in a way that highlights actionable items and drives results. This individual is responsible for manipulating and maintaining the efficacy of our nutrient delivery, air handling and lighting systems.Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Act as the liaison bridging the gap between engineering and horticulture disciplines.
- Work shoulder to shoulder with a team of growers to influence decision making around the design of our infrastructure. Run point on trials for the grower team and be the point person for all physical systems directly interacting with plants
- Target trouble areas and refine processes with our Continuous Improvement team to produce rigorous and consistent solution strategies on the farm. Create preventative maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure that the systems are functional and sustaining.
- Assume a hands-on approach in maintaining every iteration of equipment in a grow space that leverages a high level of automation. Suggest improvements to environmental, lighting and irrigation schedules that affects yield and productivity.
- Master the interdependence of our ever-evolving systems with respect to plant health.
- Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and single point of contact when it comes to irrigation, nutrient, lighting, and environmental systems for other teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Associate degree in a relevant field (Agricultural Engineering or Horticulture preferred) or minimum 5 years relevant hands-on experience operating a greenhouse or other CEA commercial farm
- Collaborative problem solver with an ability to communicate across varied lanes of expertise.
- An intuitive approach to decision-making using information about a dynamic, living environment – gathered through a digital sensing strategy.
- Exceptional troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of safe work practices, tools, cleaning techniques and personal protective equipment to meet food safety requirements.
- Experience and understanding of food safety practices and compliance regulations.
- Humble, driven team player with an unwavering thirst for knowledge and desire to change the food industry.
About Growin
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Business Development & Sales
We are an ag-tech company looking for a Sales Manager to join our high performing Sales and Business Development team. The mission of the team is to drive/accelerate profitable growth and you’ll be instrumental in helping us scale in San Francisco, Los Angeles and future markets.
This is a compelling opportunity to join a fast growth start-up and make a meaningful impact on plants, people, and the planet. You’ll be on the front-lines working with our customers to launch new stores, drive sales, and deliver exceptional results. You’ll also collaborate internally across marketing, product, operations, and finance to achieve customer success.
About Role
As the Sales Manager you will play a key role in helping us scale. You’ll help win new accounts, manage key customer relationships, launch new stores, and achieve overall sales goals. We’re looking for someone who is excited to share Growin’s mission with the world, deliver exceptional results for our customers, and drive growth.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Develop, grow, and manage relationships across buyers at local grocery retailers and distributors
- Help win new accounts and develop solutions that deliver category and brand growth
- Successfully launch new stores and ensure highly visible and effective on-the-shelf presence, both in-store and online
- Achieve industry-leading sales targets and partner closely with the marketing department to ensure success at each retailer
- Manage and execute trade spend
- Provide key inputs for demand planning and own the bottom-up sales forecasting for each account owned; partner with customers to eliminate stock-outs
- Prepare and deliver effective sales materials for account presentations and provide outstanding customer service
- Serve as an all-around team player that can lead, support, and close on new growth opportunities as they arise
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine interest and passion for Growin’s mission
3-5+ years of CPG/food retail sales experience with proven success in pioneering and attaining ambitious sales goals - A people person – you have the ability to forge strong relationships, grow them, and maintain them; you anticipate customer needs and deliver excellent customer service
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, including marketing, new product development, operations, and finance
- Ability to think strategically as well as to roll up your sleeves and execute at the tactical level
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Focused, organized, and results-oriented
- Ability to work independently and navigate an ever-changing high growth environment
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
- BA/BS degree in related field
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
Apply to the department
Software Engineering
We are an ag-tech company looking for a Sales Manager to join our high performing Sales and Business Development team. The mission of the team is to drive/accelerate profitable growth and you’ll be instrumental in helping us scale in San Francisco, Los Angeles and future markets.
This is a compelling opportunity to join a fast growth start-up and make a meaningful impact on plants, people, and the planet. You’ll be on the front-lines working with our customers to launch new stores, drive sales, and deliver exceptional results. You’ll also collaborate internally across marketing, product, operations, and finance to achieve customer success.
About Role
As the Sales Manager you will play a key role in helping us scale. You’ll help win new accounts, manage key customer relationships, launch new stores, and achieve overall sales goals. We’re looking for someone who is excited to share Growin’s mission with the world, deliver exceptional results for our customers, and drive growth.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Develop, grow, and manage relationships across buyers at local grocery retailers and distributors
- Help win new accounts and develop solutions that deliver category and brand growth
- Successfully launch new stores and ensure highly visible and effective on-the-shelf presence, both in-store and online
- Achieve industry-leading sales targets and partner closely with the marketing department to ensure success at each retailer
- Manage and execute trade spend
- Provide key inputs for demand planning and own the bottom-up sales forecasting for each account owned; partner with customers to eliminate stock-outs
- Prepare and deliver effective sales materials for account presentations and provide outstanding customer service
- Serve as an all-around team player that can lead, support, and close on new growth opportunities as they arise
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine interest and passion for Growin’s mission
3-5+ years of CPG/food retail sales experience with proven success in pioneering and attaining ambitious sales goals - A people person – you have the ability to forge strong relationships, grow them, and maintain them; you anticipate customer needs and deliver excellent customer service
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, including marketing, new product development, operations, and finance
- Ability to think strategically as well as to roll up your sleeves and execute at the tactical level
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Focused, organized, and results-oriented
- Ability to work independently and navigate an ever-changing high growth environment
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
- BA/BS degree in related field
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
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Hardware Engineering
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About Role
At Growin, we are building out a team of engineers to tackle problems that reimagine the way food is grown. In this role, you will work closely with the internal automation team and outside integrators to drive farm automation controls architecture, define company standards, and assist with system commissioning. We are looking for someone who has experience in industrial automation and is excited about the task of bringing modern software development practices and tools into the picture. An ideal candidate has experience writing machine software using industrial controllers, understands electrical systems, and can work closely with our software engineering teams on integration and tool development.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Work with internal equipment design engineers and external equipment integrators to develop equipment utilizing internally developed libraries.
Improve the control system library for core automation developed and maintained by Growin.
Develop internal tools that enable the automation of the entire software release process.
Develop tools to aggregate log data and deploy machine parameters to a fleet of machines.
Define best practices for machine design using an object-oriented software approach.
Work with the software and data teams to understand and implement data collection and product traceability requirements.
Interface automation equipment with internal software tools to aggregate machine data in meaningful way.
Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What We’re Looking For
2 – 5 years of relevant experience
Designing and implementing control architectures from the ground up using an object-oriented approach.
Programming on different industrial control platforms (Rockwell, Beckhoff).
Using industrial communication protocols (OPC-UA, ADS, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP).
Defining equipment safety systems including networked safety (FSoE, CIP Safety, PROFIsafe).
Designing clear and easy to use user interfaces at the machine and line level (Ignition).
Integrating industrial controllers with high level systems (SCADA, MES).
Designing or troubleshooting electrical systems used in industrial automation.
Working closely with mechanical engineers and clearly explain controls concepts and select different actuators or control devices.
Working within a Manufacturing Environment.
Programming 6-Axis robots, including vision and safety integration (FANUC, KUKA, Denso) is a plus.
Experience using SQL (MySQL, Postgres) is a plus.
Knowledge of revision control (Git) is a plus.
Software development using a variety of languages (Python, C#) is a plus.
Machine vision for robotic guidance, metrology, or quality inspection is a plus
About Growin
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 1% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About Role
At Growin, we are building out a team of engineers to tackle problems that reimagine the way food is grown. In this role, you will work closely with the internal automation team and outside integrators to drive farm automation controls architecture, define company standards, and assist with system commissioning. We are looking for someone who has experience in industrial automation and is excited about the task of bringing modern software development practices and tools into the picture. An ideal candidate has experience writing machine software using industrial controllers, understands electrical systems, and can work closely with our software engineering teams on integration and tool development.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Work with internal equipment design engineers and external equipment integrators to develop equipment utilizing internally developed libraries.
Improve the control system library for core automation developed and maintained by Growin.
Develop internal tools that enable the automation of the entire software release process.
Develop tools to aggregate log data and deploy machine parameters to a fleet of machines.
Define best practices for machine design using an object-oriented software approach.
Work with the software and data teams to understand and implement data collection and product traceability requirements.
Interface automation equipment with internal software tools to aggregate machine data in meaningful way.
Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of relevant experience
Designing and implementing control architectures from the ground up using an object-oriented approach.
Programming on different industrial control platforms (Rockwell, Beckhoff).
Using industrial communication protocols (OPC-UA, ADS, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP).
Defining equipment safety systems including networked safety (FSoE, CIP Safety, PROFIsafe).
Designing clear and easy to use user interfaces at the machine and line level (Ignition).
Integrating industrial controllers with high level systems (SCADA, MES).
Designing or troubleshooting electrical systems used in industrial automation.
Working closely with mechanical engineers and clearly explain controls concepts and select different actuators or control devices.
Working within a Manufacturing Environment.
Programming 6-Axis robots, including vision and safety integration (FANUC, KUKA, Denso) is a plus.
Experience using SQL (MySQL, Postgres) is a plus.
Knowledge of revision control (Git) is a plus.
Software development using a variety of languages (Python, C#) is a plus.
Machine vision for robotic guidance, metrology, or quality inspection is a plus
About Growin
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 1% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The engineers at Growin are revolutionizing the way humans grow food. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for our Thermal Systems team to help create the most efficient farms that the world has ever seen.
About Role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Thermal Systems team, you will be developing the airflow systems which enable Growin to grow the world’s best produce. And by engineering the most energy efficient systems possible , you will be helping drive prices to a point where our produce will be available to everyone. In this role, you will be part of a passionate and dynamic team that is developing new technology from the ground up.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Lead farm airflow design using a variety of tools including CFD, CAD, prototyping and experiments
Deliver airflow designs that balance plant microclimate requirements with CAPEX and OPEX
Generate concept CAD to rapidly iterate through potential design solutions for ducts and supply/return placement within vertical grow
Drive first-of-its-kind HVAC and thermal system design in an environment that values innovation and system design at the limits of physics
Use lightweight 1-D models where appropriate, and know when to bring in the complexity of CFD analysis
Develop and run airflow experiments to validate modeling results
Work with cross-functional teams to understand the implications of modeling results and drive system level farm optimization
Support HVAC system and equipment validation through comparison between modeling results and commissioning data
What We’re Looking For
B.S., M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar (M.S. preferred)
- 5+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience designing and analysing parts using an industry standard CFD package (Fluent, Star-CCM+, OpenFoam or PowerFlow preferred)
Experience using CAD tools to generate surfaces for analysis
Thorough knowledge of the engineering fundamentals and the underlying physics of the systems you have modeled
Deep intellectual curiosity and compulsion to understand the details
Great communicator who can explain complex technical concepts to non technical audiences
Exceptionally collaborative
About Growin
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 1% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About the Role
As one of our Senior Technical Program Managers, you will oversee Growin Engineering projects from concept through launch, including conceptualization, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and turnover to customer. This role will focus on the development of Growin’s high volume components, from luminaires to sensors to grow towers. These comprise many of the core Growin strategic components in the farm.
Ultimately, our mission is to improve the life of Plants, People, and Planet by providing Growin’s delicious produce to the world. In this role you will be part of a passionate and dynamic team that is developing new technology from the ground up and deploying it at a global scale.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You Will Do
Lead a cross-functional team comprised of engineering, supply chain, construction management, and others to design various high volume electromechanical devices
Build comprehensive product specifications, taking input from other Engineering teams, Farm Operations, and Plant Science
Develop a technology development roadmap for each product
Manage product development, schedule, and cost
Work with the rest of the Engineering PM team to develop the Engineering team’s product development and validation processes
What We Are Looking For
- BS in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical, and/or similar acquired skills from experience in the engineering field
5+ years managing the design of high volume, electromechanical assemblies
Experience leading design and manufacturing validation activities (DFMEA, DV/PV testing, PPAP etc.)
Experience in high volume manufacturing processes – injection molding, stamping, PCB assembly, casting, extrusion, etc.
Appreciation for the art of managing evolving project requirements in a fast-paced environment
Experience using a standard product development process. Experience with Scrum a plus
Experience managing vendors and third party designers
Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
About Growin
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 5% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About Role
The engineering team at Growin is on a mission to completely redesign the way humanity grows food in order to satisfy the nutritional needs of the world by making the highest quality produce available to everyone. Doing so requires us to reimagine farms as highly integrated and aggressively optimized engineered systems and to draw upon experience and strategies from high volume product design (cars, consumer devices, etc). To that end, we are seeking a Senior / Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the conceptualization, design, integration, and deployment of mechanical components and assemblies in our Grow Spaces. You will play a lead role in our broad and vertically integrated engineering team, closely collaborating with structural, thermal, electrical, controls, automation and software teams. In this role, you will apply your skills, experience, and creativity to accelerate humanity’s progression toward a perpetual food system scaled to meet the needs of our growing and changing world.
Type of Role
Full Time
What You’ll Do
Lead full product cycle, from initial concept through to successful product launch
Lead design of complex sub-systems and cross-functional teams with exposure to structure, devices and lighting, conveyance, air handling, and irrigation
Drive system level analysis to consider trade-offs between function, deployment time, operational costs, and capital investment
Emphasis on designing for offsite fabrication and assembly rather than onsite construction.
Use CATIA V6 to develop designs and drawings
Perform mechanical design, analysis, and validation of components and systems
Prototype designs and design concepts and iterate based on findings
Work with suppliers and internal collaborators to define manufacturing process for components and subsystems
Perform root cause analysis of test failures, field failures, or production issues in order to establish containments and countermeasures
What We’re Looking For
BS / MS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
7+ years of relevant experience
- Must be willing to travel and/or relocate short-term to Los Angeles for farm commissioning activities
Significant experience in design-for-manufacturing and lean manufacturing principles
Outstanding analytical and creative problem solving mindset, with strong drive to harmonize various functions into a product
Significant experience designing with metals and plastics, including manufacturing processes and limitations associated with each
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to integrate state-of-the-art design and manufacturing methods into product concepts and designs
Significant experience owning projects, including working independently, managing projects with tight timing constraints, leading and completing multiple design engineering projects
Demonstrated success in multiple industries, across multiple products types, and multiple product life cycles, bringing products to life from concept through production
Strong hands-on experience in solid modeling. CATIA V6 preferred.
Strong understanding of GD&T, assembly and dimensional engineering principles in design
Experience in Construction and large assembly handling and rigging is a plus
Experience with plumbing, electrical, ducting, and structural steel is a plus
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About Role
We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager, that will oversee Growin Farm Deployment from concept through launch; including conceptualization, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and turnover to customers. This role will focus on bringing Growin’s farms to life, starting with site adaptations of our farm locations, infrastructure design through commissioning, hardware equipment design through commissioning and ramping plant processes to full scale yield and output. This role is extremely cross-functional where you will work closely with our construction, design engineering, controls, process and operations teams. As this role is closely tied to our farm deployment, this role will at times require traveling within the US.
Ultimately, our mission is to improve the life of Plants, People, and Planet by providing Growin’s delicious produce to the world. In this role you will be part of a passionate and dynamic team that is developing new technology from the ground up and deploying it at a global scale.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Program Manage deployment of new farms from equipment install, commissioning through hand-off to operations.
Lead cross-functional teams across plant science, engineering, construction management, supply chain, strategy and finance to drive scope, schedule and cost of deployments.
- Within this framework, build comprehensive product specifications, taking input from other Engineering teams, Farm Operations, and Plant Science to ensure our farms infrastructure is designed with rigor.
Work closely with our manufacturing engineering team to ensure the automation equipment is performing at key metrics for quality, throughput and food safety. Drive proactive validation projects for key automation, as needed, prior to deployment.
Work closely with our process integration and yield engineering teams to ensure the farm is ramped across key cultivars and delivering at committed yield, quality and output.
Work effectively across stakeholders to proactively identify risks related to deployment of farms and continuously mitigate them.
- Own and deliver program report-outs across stakeholders and executives.
- Identify and drive both resource gaps and leveling across program functions.
- Lead and mentor junior project and program managers.
What We’re Looking For
10 years managing projects and/or programs within technical fields.
Experience leading deployment and commissioning strategies as well as commissioning validation schemes.
Experience working with automation equipment and have good understanding around tie in points to controls, MES systems and process flows.
Appreciation for the art of managing evolving project requirements in a fast-paced environment.
A passion for data driven decision making and experience in tracking risks/fidelity where data is being collected/sparse.
Experience managing vendors and third party designers.
BS in an engineering discipline, preferably Process, Manufacturing, or Controls.
Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
About Growin
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using 5% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About Role
The people and teams who make up Growin are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for an Electrical Engineer to assist the engineering team in designing lighting systems and control equipment, and who will bring a focus on safety, fundamentals of engineering, and complete, robust documentation to the process. In this role you will be responsible for the design of lights and control systems for use in our vertical farms. The electrical engineering team at Growin is small, and as such this role will be very fast-paced and hands-on. You will work with cross discipline teams, including electrical, mechanical, and plant science members to understand specifications, develop designs, and control and communication circuitry to reach operational metrics for our farms.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Work with senior and principal engineers to develop requirements and specifications for advanced lights and control systems.
Evaluate and select LEDs from a variety of suppliers and integrate into printed circuit board designs to reach spectrum, efficiency, cost, and lifetime requirements.
Work cross functionally to select and/or develop circuitry and systems from concept through deployment in production spaces.
Document designs for mass production.
Validate designs meet requirements through a combination of calculation, simulation, and testing and document results.
Perform diagnosis and repair of issues with existing and new lighting equipment and control systems in production and research environments.
Perform failure analysis with guidance from senior engineers and help recommend improvements for future development.
Frequently moves test equipment, prototype assemblies, and other equipment weighing up to 25 lbs to support the tasks listed above.
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of industry experience, designing power, analog, or mixed signal circuitry.
Experience working with high voltage, automated testing, Altium Schematic and PCB design, Spice simulation, and Python programming or similar systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills backed by strong analytical skills
The ability to lift equipment and assemblies weighing up to 25 pound to a height of 3-4 feet and move them to different areas of the workspace.
Embedded systems experience a plus.
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
Engineers at Growin are revolutionizing the way humans grow food. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to develop high volume grow lighting systems and devices to provide our plants with the optimal growing conditions to enhance flavor and nutrition. Plants solely rely on the energy from lighting for growth so this role has a direct impact on the quality and quantity of our yields.
About the Role
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Growin, you will be responsible for creating the equipment that will differentiate Growin Farms from all other farms, which will ultimately result in our produce looking and tasting better than anything that exists today. You will design and commission devices that are robust, efficient, and cost-effective. These systems will begin as prototypes and over time become products built in the hundreds or thousands. Additionally, you will be responsible for driving a passionate and dynamic team that is developing this new technology from the ground up and implementing it at scale.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Learn a lot about light, plants, and the amazing process of photosynthesis
Have full product design responsibility, from concept through production launch and ramp
3D design of complex parts and assemblies
Develop new technologies to advance lighting product performance while driving down cost and increase reliability
Early process development, testing, and analysis
Hands-on prototyping
Define specifications (dimensional, functional, performance, manufacturing)
Perform reliability and engineering validation testing to prove specifications have been satisfied and that your products are built to last
Meticulously release of 2D & 3D part and assembly drawings using product lifecycle management (PLM) tools
Root cause test failures and production problems
Collaborate with other teams inside Growin (automation, plant science, supply chain, farm operations etc.) to optimize the system-level performance of our farms
Work closely with suppliers to ensure parts are fabricated and assembled in spec, on time, and within budget
What We’re Looking For
BS in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering or equivalent
A builder and designer
4 – 8 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 experience a plus but not mandatory. Solidworks also a plus, but not mandatory
Experience in designing for medium and high volume assembly
Someone creative, self-motivated, and curious
Strong engineering fundamentals in mechanics, heat transfer, fluids, and electronics
Exemplary verbal, visual, and written communication and collaboration skills
A highly technical equipment development leader with an exceptional track record of project execution
Experience with various manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, machining, extruding, welding/brazing, plating, heat treating, and bonding.
Experience with design of wire harnesses, interconnects, and electrical enclosures
Direct machine shop and assembly skills a plus.
Success in full lifecycle project ownership of multiple, highly complex electro-mechanical products
Experience defining test plans, designing test setups, and analyzing data
Expertise in designing mechanical components, equipment, fixtures and tooling in CAD
A detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills.
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Process Technician to collect data and run experiments to help us optimize and validate our farms. In this role you will be collaborating with the broader engineering team and the grower team to support process optimization. This work will help give Growin’s produce global reach at an accessible price, leading to increased produce consumption and raising the quality of living around the world. You will be part of a passionate and dynamic team that is developing new technology from the ground up.What You’ll Do
- Plan and perform technical tests and experiments for process integration engineering in R&D and production farms.
- Plan and perform set‑up and validation of processing and measurement equipment.
- Document operation and calibration procedures for processing and measurement equipment.
- Monitor, audit and provide guidance to the production operations team.
- Process test runs and prepare records, charts, and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products.
- Provide insight, recommendations, and technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel.
What We’re Looking For
- 2-4 years of experience as a Process Technician
- Versatile thinker with a proven track record of detailed measurement and data collection work
- Experience in process or quality technician work in the Agriculture, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, or Food Processing industries
- Experienced in spreadsheet software and data entry
- Experienced in presenting and communicating data and results
- Exceptionally collaborative approach with strong communication skills
- Experience with SQL is a plus
- Experience in JMP, Matlab, R etc. for data analysis is a plus
About Growin
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About Role
We are looking for a Data Scientist to support analyzing full farm processes and system behavior from the top down in order to help create the most efficient farms that the world has ever seen. In this role, using data mining and statistical techniques, you will be analyzing and visualizing data to help improve operational efficiency, minimize farm losses, increase plant yield, and to find patterns amidst chaos. These combined goals will give Growin’s produce global reach at an accessible price, leading to increased produce consumption and raising the quality of living around the world. You will be part of a passionate and dynamic team that is developing new technology from the ground up.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Understand data needs and construct data pipelines that addresses gaps and provide new information about farm processes and performance
Implement applications, dashboards, and statistical techniques to monitor process control tied to farm health
Define correlations between process parametrics and outcomes that help move plant yield and quality outcomes and improve overall process
Identify metrology gaps in both process parametrics and plant outcomes across farm to enable sensor hardware, firmware and data pipeline development for farm metrology
Own and drive computational modeling (i.e. machine-learning models of farm behaviour, image processing for plant phenotypes, predictive models for yield, farm operational, market sizing and demand planning models,etc.)
Own communication and report outs of all analyses
What We’re Looking For
Systematic thinker who can balance multiple priorities and master new datasets quickly
Background in computational modeling, data science and analysis, ideally in farm systems, semiconductor or automotive manufacturing, plant breeding or agriculture-oriented industries
Experience in implementing analyses, algorithms, models, etc. into interactive applications for end-users
Well versed in statistical analysis, SPC, DOE, ANOVA, regressions etc. and able to draw conclusions on the relationships between variables
7-10+ years of expertise in using SQL to query messy datasets and to create data pipelines
7-10+ years of experience in R or Python (scripting languages) etc. for analyzing data
7-10+ years of experience of creating informative & interactive data visualizations
Exceptional collaborator with strong communication, adaptability, and leadership skills
Strong documenter of code, methods, and results
BS / MS or Ph.D in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Math or related degree with relevant experience)
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About The Role
We are looking for a Process Integration Engineer to work on mapping and scaling the full farm processes from the top down in order to help create the most efficient farms that the world has ever seen. In this role you will be collaborating with the broader engineering team and Plant Science to own, optimize and troubleshoot process areas within the farm to help improve operational efficiency, minimize farm losses and increase plant yield. These combined goals will give Growin’s produce global reach at an accessible price, leading to increased produce consumption and raising the quality of living around the world. You will be part of a passionate and dynamic team that is developing new technology from the ground up.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Define a station and step level process flow for major subsystems of the farm for current and future products, working with stakeholders across Growin
Partner with subsystem owners to define, implement, and improve process metrics, equipment performance indicators, and station level monitoring
Define, monitor, and continuously update statistical process controls at a station and sub-system level
Partner with the data analytics team to understand correlations between process, sub-system and product performance to drive continuous improvement
Identify and execute DOEs to troubleshoot subsystem issues, improve overall farm efficiencies, and increase plant yield
Drive process integration for new farms from initial design through launch and full farm validation
Drive cross farm focus teams for standardizing systems behavior and knowledge sharing
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of relevant experience
BS / MS or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Plant breeding, Biochemistry (or equivalent)
Versatile system thinker with a proven track record of driving complex technical projects and cross-functional teams from start through to successful implementation
Experience in process engineering or similar work in biomedical, semiconductor, automotive manufacturing, plant breeding, or agriculture oriented industries
Well versed in statistical analysis, SPC, DOE, ANOVA etc.
Exceptionally collaborative approach with strong communication skills
Experience with SQL is a plus
Experience in JMP, Matlab, R etc. for data analysis is a plus
Experience with automation of fabrication or factory processes is a plus
Experience leading teams or mentoring junior engineers is a plus
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About the Role
We are looking for a Staff Integration Manager to serve as the project lead for Growin’s next generation products and farms. In this role, you will serve as both the Technical Program Manager and Integration Lead to help scale R&D cultivars and farm processes into a prototype farm that demonstrates output and quality viability. These new cultivars will give Growin’s produce global reach at an accessible price, leading to increased produce consumption and raising the quality of living around the world. You will be part of a passionate and dynamic team that is developing new technology from the ground up.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Build comprehensive technology specifications for new cultivars’ and prototype farms: define integrated layout, process, hardware and systems specifications, addressing cross system compatibility and integrated product performance.
Lead a cross-functional team of hardware, control, process and software engineering, plant scientists, supply chain and construction / utilities engineering to drive prototype farms from concept to completion
Manage overall program and all sub-projects’ engineering scope, schedule and cost
Identify and drive resolution all associated system design and integration weaknesses
Drive overall program technical risk mitigation analyses and execution. Use relevant project management / scrum master and other tools
Transition layout design, process, hardware and systems’ best practices, lessons learned as part of transitioning from prototype to production scale farms
Be part of the broader Growin team that drives roadmap for future product selection
What We Are Looking For
Versatile system thinker with a proven track record of driving complex technical projects and cross-functional teams from start through to successful implementation
7+ years experience in process / systems integration, program management or similar work in biomedical, semiconductor, automotive manufacturing, plant breeding, or agriculture oriented industries
- BS / MS or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Plant breeding, Biochemistry (or equivalent)
Experience with factory development or manufacturing line design / development is a plus
Experience in process engineering in biomedical, semiconductor processes etc. is a plus
Experience leading teams or mentoring junior engineers is a plus
Experience using a standard product development process. Experience with Scrum a plus.
Experience managing vendors and third party designers
Exceptionally collaborative approach with strong communication skills
About Growin
Growin is a new kind of farm for a new kind of world. We’re on a mission to bring fresh, local produce to communities everywhere in a way that’s better for the environment by using5% of the water, 1% of the land, and none of the synthetic pesticides or fertilizers of conventional agriculture. Our local field-scale indoor farms are creating a healthier, more delicious and sustainable future.
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Finance
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Lead and manage all aspects of our accounting function including general accounting, technical accounting, cost accounting, tax and compliance
Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Responsible for accurate and timely month-end close
Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage the annual financial close and our financial audit
Improve upon existing accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes
Improve efficiency through implementation of systems and improved processes
Support our accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
Oversee preparation of annual federal and state income tax returns and other tax compliance filings, and coordinate all tax research/projects
Ensure company is compliant with local, state and federal business compliance requirements
Manage relationships with external accountants and service providers
Oversee the Netsuite ERP and all integrated applications
What We’re Looking For
Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience (prior public accounting experience a plus)
Significant experience managing an accounting function as a controller
High level of integrity and ethics
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting
CPA, a plus
Manufacturing experience, a plus
Startup experience, a plus
Experience with Netsuite, a plus
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About Growin
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The people and teams who make up Growin are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for an Accounting Manager to lead our AP/AR and Payroll team who will help us on the path to change the way we eat and the impact we have on our planet.
Type of Role
Full-Time
About Role
In this role you will orchestrate the general accounting, reporting, and tax activities alongside your team.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the general accounting department including: Accounts payable/receivable, Payroll, and General ledger
- Oversee the monthly financial close process, including reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Manage sales & use tax, property tax, and payroll tax
- Key contributor to annual audit, income tax prep, and internal & external reporting
- Special projects as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience and 2+ years of management experience
- Experience with Netsuite and Coupa preferred
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivator who is results oriented without losing sight of the big picture
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and deliver under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in a public company preferred
- Experience in a VC-backed startup environment preferred
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The people and teams who make up Growin are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Chief Financial Officer and at least one additional executive.
About Role
In this role you will support executive recruiting, board meetings, the next big company initiative or high-profile external press. You will help ensure that the Executive Team is always prepared and ready to drive towards the best outcomes for the Company. This role has high expectations, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys being “on-call” and ready to execute, even when not in the office.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Manage the Chief Financial Officer and at least one additional executive’s calendar; schedule and coordinate a high volume of meetings with internal and external constituents
- Keep the Chief Financial Officer and other supported executives on-time for meetings; ensure both are where they need to be
- Book travel arrangements and other related logistics
- Handle meeting logistics and provide meeting support (e.g. reserve rooms, greet guests, ensure A/V equipment is in working order and presentations are properly loaded)
- Complete and submit expense reports in a timely manner
- Work closely with the Covid taskforce to ensure proper protocols are in effect.
- Assist with ordering supplies, lunches, snacks and other office related projects.
- Work closely with the Executive Assistant team and ensure coverage if/when needed.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years experience at a hyper growth startup or similar fast-paced environment, particularly in a highly collaborative, cross-functional team setting with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Extremely professional and polished; you will be a representative of Growin
- Proven track record of partnering effectively with executives/leadership team
- Ability to anticipate needs or issues before they arise
- Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion and confidentiality
- A self-starter with an ability to excel in a dynamic, ever-changing environment
- Personable with an exceptional level of emotional intelligence
- Extremely reliable, highly motivated and resourceful
- “Roll-up your sleeves” attitude — no job is too big or too small
- Excellent project management and organizational skills and an incredible ability to multitask
- Technically savvy and exceptionally skilled in MS Office, Google Calendar, Gmail, and Slack
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About Role
Growin is looking for a hands-on Senior Financial Systems Manager to be an early member of the Financial Systems team. This role will report to the Senior Director of Financial Systems within Accounting & Finance. The candidate will liaise with Supply Chain, Sales Operations, Farm Operations, People, and IT teams to directly help users extract the most value from our systems. In addition to “lights-on” configuration and maintenance responsibilities, the candidate will help drive and implement process improvements and systems changes within the organization. This position will be integral to the overall development, delivery, maintenance, continuity and support of our core financial systems. Successful candidates will have worked in fast paced organizations with rapid growth and frequent change.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Deliver high-quality, expert assistance to users through problem identification, analysis, and solution proposals
Lead system enhancement projects from concept through support, including requirements definition, implementation tasks, and testing
Work on NetSuite configuration changes to fields, workflows, roles/permissions, page layouts, custom objects, custom record types, reports and dashboards
Perform minor configuration changes and general administrative tasks within our other landscape applications, including Coupa and Concur
Interact with SaaS vendor technical support teams to initiate, monitor, and ultimately resolve system issues
Collaborate with internal and external business partners to analyze and document processes and identify opportunities for improvement
Drive regular testing cycles through planning, execution, and functional administration of our test management software, SpiraTest
What We’re Looking For
At least four years NetSuite experience (or equivalent SaaS ERP application) in a multi-subsidiary environment
Demonstrated experience in General Ledger, Receivables, Payables, Fixed Assets, and Inventory Management features and functionality
Strong knowledge of overall finance business processes
Ability to work autonomously, run and lead small to medium projects or parts of larger programs requiring program management involvement
Outstanding analytical skills and technical aptitude
BS/BA in MIS, Accounting or equivalent work experience
Pluses: Experience with Coupa and Concur Expense; familiarity with various iPaaS solutions (e.g. Boomi, Celigo, Informatica); Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience; Salesforce.com experience
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
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Supply Chain & Logistics
Role Type
Project Based- 89 days
About Role
As a Delivery Driver and Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for the delivery of our amazing products through the last step in their journey to our valued customers. We want high energy people who wear a smile and exude the Growin brand. You will drive trucks/transit vans to safely deliver products to customers on an established route, promote customer satisfaction by ensuring the customer receives the highest level of service by performing the following duties.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure all deliveries are completed on time, safely and courteously
- Inspect vehicle; check fluid levels, lights, tires, etc.; perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required
- Pull orders, load/unload material and secure the load on the vehicle
- Review delivery manifest; review customer information and special instructions; verify material loaded on truck matches material ordered; sign and date invoice
- Read and interpret maps, road signs and driving directions to plan the most efficient route and schedule of deliveries to job sites
- Practice defensive driving and obey all driving laws and road signs
- Maintain communication with dispatcher by hands-free phone or two-way radio; relay information about schedule delays or changes, errors, customer questions, etc.
- Prepare accident and incident reports as necessary
- Maintain and submit all driving records such as manifests and mileage and gas receipts
- Clean and maintain the interior and exterior of your vehicle(s) and the shipping areas
- Maintain a working knowledge of and adhere to company policies and procedures
- Inform supervisor of your whereabouts, attendance, activities, problems identified and potential problems
- Listens to and resolves service complaints from customers
- Help Shipping/Receiving after route is completed
- Passionate about our mission to provide mind-blowing produce!
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 1 year of experience reading manifests and handling materials
- Must have a clean driving record
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with customers and ensuring satisfaction in delivery
- Minimum 1 year of experience using forklifts
- Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and kneel
- Computer literacy; able to work with new computer systems and technology (RF Scanners and iPads used for this position)
About Growin
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The people and teams who make up Growin are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for a Procurement Specialist who will be involved in many stages of the Procure-to-Pay process, including purchasing, order tracking, and invoice resolution.
About Role
In this role you will strive to minimize expenses, make informed purchasing decisions and deliver exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders and suppliers. You will work closely with many key stakeholders across the organization, mainly our Accounting team to make sure suppliers are paid on time.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders while ensuring proper procedures are followed and documentation is in place.
- Coordinate with suppliers to assure timely and cost-effective delivery of products/services.
- Lead and facilitate the Supplier Enablement process and maintain the supplier database.
- Ensure POs are compliant with company policies.
- Manage customer service mailbox and any PO support activities, such as PO changes.
- Work collaboratively with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve purchase order and payment issues, including discrepancies between purchase orders and items/quantities shipped or received.
- Assist stakeholders in making sourcing decisions based on their requirements.
What We’re Looking For
- 2-4 years of experience in procurement
- Experience with Procure to Pay process
- Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchasing preferred
- Experience with Coupa and Netsuite preferred
- Associates Degree or higher preferred
- Possess excellent interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
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Plant Science
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
Type of Role
Full Time
About Role
In this role, you will be a part of a dynamic team working to maintain the operation and sanitation of equipment and systems throughout the facility. If you are a proactive, organized, and operationally focused individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment, you’ve found the right place!
What You’ll Do:
- Follow preventive maintenance and sanitation procedures on all plant & farm equipment in a timely and thorough manner.
- Maintain the Sanitation of a variety of farms, offices, and research environments. This includes the daily Maintenance of the farms, and the deep cleaning of the farms in between trials.
- Inspect the irrigation systems, and the plant health, on a daily basis. This involves knowing how to solve any problems that may be harming a trial, and/or plant health.
- Partner with the Researchers to ensure that their farms and trials are being maintained to their specifications.
- Stay current with the changing nature of trials. Flexibly respond to the changes in trials and trial dates as listed in the project tracker.
- Receive training in the proper handling and use of the Pesticides that we use to control plant Pathogens. Follow, on a scheduled basis, the use of these Pesticides to prevent and eliminate the spread of pathogens. Support the location IPM program as trained and requested.
- Troubleshoot and perform diagnostics on damaged or malfunctioning equipment; make repairs where necessary or recommend to the Facilities Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor to arrange for outside vendor to service equipment.
- Respond to facility emergency situations.
- Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits.
- Comply with all documentation requirements for Pesticide Handlers. Receive certification and training for the use of chemicals.
- Provide support for Installation projects. Understand how to build our farms autonomously, if needed.
- At a senior level, works autonomously to achieve the weekly or longer-term goals assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong understanding of the proper functioning of Growin vertical and NFT farms. Ability to diagnose and repair malfunctioning farms.
- Ability to accurately follow operation manuals, manufacturing and installation instructions.
- Ability to understand SDS sheets, and follow the instructions for proper handling of chemicals.
- Shift assignment can be discussed. However, must be willing to work evening and weekend shifts on occasion or rotating basis, able to work flexible hours and handle high volume harvest and Sanitation days.
- Responsible, flexible, fast learner that has the ability to be a self-starter with a willingness to take on new things.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines.
- Able to successfully keep multiple tasks running simultaneously, with strong analytical skills.
- Able to provide constructive feedback and creative solutions to problems.
- Physically able to unpack, pack, lift, and transport boxed items weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and move 50+ lbs with assistance
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About Role
As an Operations Coordinator, you will support our Operations team with daily execution of trial events and special projects as assigned.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Own one or more operational programs or projects, which may include reporting on metrics, creating dashboards, developing or updating training programs, or assisting with other central services provided by the operations team.
Draft and revise standard operating procedures and work with Operations managers to train others.
Ensure the daily execution of trial events (seeding, transplanting, and harvesting among others), beginning-of-day checks, and end-of-day checks as assigned.
Support Operations Managers with planning and scheduling as requested.
Ensure the completion of daily checklists, safety, operations, and sanitation logs.
Execute safety standards as directed.
Learn how to conduct root cause analyses on successes and failures. Report items requiring root cause analysis to the Operations Manager.
Serves as a team lead for small teams of 1-3 people.
What We’re Looking For
1+ years of prior experience in a related role
Demonstrated past experience as a team lead with 1+ years of leadership experience
Past experience in a research- or agriculture-oriented industry preferred but not required
Past experience working with hydroponic equipment and sensors
Past experience collecting data
Familiarity with project and program management tools, such as Confluence, Smartsheets, Google Sheets, etc.
Introductory knowledge of Plant Science and/or Controlled Environment Agriculture preferred
Willingness to dive in wherever needed and attack new problems with enthusiasm
Thirst for learning more about operations tools and techniques
- Other: Occasional travel (~10-20%) required and Weekend work required as scheduled
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
About the role
We are in the early stages of a rapid-growth phase for new product development. Success in this area is critical to the advancement of Growin’s mission to bring exciting, delicious, low-cost produce to people around the world. As Senior Scientist you will be responsible for coordinating detailed, cross-functional work, and steering new production designs and methods for Growin products from the concept stage to market.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What you’ll do
- Solve CEA production problems with applied knowledge of plant nutrition and fluid systems by working in cross-functional groups to establish design requirements for large scale fluids systems.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design and test nutrient delivery systems and filtration apparatuses for a diversity of crop species.
- Collaborate with plant science to develop crop specific nutrition programs to optimize for plant health, yield, and quality.
- Be the plant nutrition expert who engages with engineering teams and provides design guidance based on knowledge of potential design
- impacts on plant health and production.
- Utilize environmental sensing systems to improve understanding of the plant experience and define key indicators that improve efficiency in nutrient delivery and uptake.
- Test integrated systems equipment to determine process impacts on yield.
- Conduct analyses of fluids distribution in relation to chemical characteristics to identify areas of continuous design improvement.
- Compile and analyze plant tissue analyses to establish environment and crop specific nutrient thresholds based on life stage.
- Assist in the establishment of new crop best management practices.
- Assist in establishing new crop production systems in current and future farms.
- Analyze trial results and provide feedback to leadership to inform decisions that direct the development process and critical path to product launch.
What We’re Looking For
- MS in Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field with a focus on plant nutrition
- Minimum 5+ years’ industry experience in agriculture or horticulture
- Minimum 5+ years’ of operational management experience
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in controlled environment agriculture research
- Experience optimizing plant nutrition for a diversity of crop species
- Experience formulating hydroponic nutrient solutions
- Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively amongst peers and across business units
- Adaptability to a fast-paced environment and evolving/new goals
- Ability to analyze data, synthesize results from multiple sources, and make concise recommendations
- Ability to cope with uncertainty and the potential requirement to make decisions with incomplete information
- Strong passion for working with produce and experience with balancing a broad set of scientific disciplines
- Proven ability to be a high output individual
- Continued desire to learn
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The people and teams who make up Growin are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for a Manager of Test Engineering who will lead a team in our Laramie, WY based research facility.
About Role
In this role you will be a part of our Plant Science Test team in Laramie, WY to help develop spaces and processes to reliably test new crops, farm technologies, and grow conditions never before studied in the history of agriculture. You will be part of a fun and dynamic team that is passionate about sustainably delivering unprecedented quality, flavor, and nutrition to people worldwide.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Manage the teams responsible for supporting design, procurement, and commissioning of new test systems including large-scale grow spaces
- Design and execute tests requested by plant scientists and engineers located in both Laramie and South San Francisco
- Harmonize test infrastructure and conditions across platforms to ensure test data translates into valuable learnings at scale
- Collaborate with engineering teams to upgrade test systems with the latest farm technology including devices, sensors, data acquisition systems and controls
- Perform sensor calibration, equipment stress tests and equipment performance validation to ensure test systems operate consistently and reliably
- Author test plans, test reports, SOPs, and other relevant documentation
- Drive root cause analyses and develop corrective actions to test system issues
- Identify areas of improvement for research spaces and drive project approvals and upgrades
- Set objectives and key results for team
- Promote professional growth and advancement of team member
- Implement and evangelize safety best practices
What We’re Looking For
- B.S, M.S., or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 6+ years industry experience in test engineering, validation, or related role
- 3+ years of supervising or managing an engineering team
- Experience designing and specifying grow spaces, environmental test chambers, or other systems incorporating thermal /HVAC, fluid, electrical, and mechanical subsystems
- Highly collaborative individual with experience supporting science and engineering teams
- Experience developing and authoring test plans, test reports, and SOPs
- Experience collecting, organizing, and clearly communicating test data
- Passion for continuous improvement of test system reliability and data integrity
- Experience working with general contractors and/or facilities teams to coordinate building system upgrades and infrastructure improvements
- Ability and willingness to contribute directly to projects while team scales
- Ability to grow and manage team members, and promote professional development
- This role is based in Laramie, WY
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The people and teams who make up Growin are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for a Research Scientist to apply analytical chemistry and plant metabolomics techniques to address flavor and nutrition research for Growin.
About Role
This role will work together with a creative and motivated team to support research within the Plant Sciences. You will plan and assure completion of complex projects involving cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include discovery and application work, workflow optimization, informatics, supervision of technical staff, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation. It will be critical to stay current with the newest instrumentation and methodologies that would aid Growin in accomplishing our mission to bring delicious, nutritious, low-cost produce to people around the world.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
- Develop, perform, and optimize targeted and untargeted metabolomics workflows in numerous plant species.
- Planning, management, and implementation of complex research projects involving interdisciplinary teams.
- Interpret and report on chromatography and mass spectrometry data using metabolomics and cheminformatics approaches.
- Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation such as GC-MS and LC-MS.
- Keep a stocked, clean, and orderly laboratory to promote safety and productivity.
- Supervise technical staff to assist in research efforts as needed and support and promote safety.
- Develop, train, and evaluate performance of employees on a continuous basis.
- Maintain collaborative working relationships with other Plant Science and business departments at Growin.
- Occasional domestic and international travel will be required.
- Keep an up-to-date digital lab notebook and contribute to SOPs.
What We’re Looking For
- Ph.D. with 3-5 years’ research experience in metabolomics, analytical chemistry, flavor chemistry, nutrition, and/or plant biochemistry.
- Demonstrated ability to develop analytical workflows including sample preparation, instrument methods, and data analysis.
- Extensive practical experience and theoretical knowledge of LC-MS or GC-MS.
- Experience with metabolomics or cheminformatics data analysis tools and workflows.
- Excellent analytical, statistical, data visualization, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of other analytical instrumentation such as FTIR, NMR, DESI, MSn, etc.
- A hard-working, proactive, and self-motivated individual.
- Ability to work in a startup environment with rapidly developing goals and timelines.
- About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
The people and teams who make up Growin are at the core of how we do that. We are an ag-tech company looking for a Senior Technician who is excited to enhance production and experiment with crops in a variety of hydroponic growing environments. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced energetic environment, you’ve found the right place!
About Role
This Senior Technician will be engaged with the company’s efforts to enhance the production and research of crops in various hydroponic growing environments. The person will assist with plant handling, harvesting, seeding, monitoring, as well as collection of environmental and production data.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Plant, harvest, and transplant crops and ensuring overall plant health
Assist the Research Scientist with controlling and optimizing the production environment to maximize product quality & yield
Work with high-intensity plant production equipment
Pest and nutrient management
Collect plant and environmental data with sophisticated measuring equipment
Experimental set-up and execution
Chemical mixing and calculating chemical ratios for plant nutrient solutions
Sanitizing lab/plant materials and equipment
Assist in a broad range of scientific activities including but not limited to applied literature review, preparing plant tissue samples, and practicing safe chemical material handling
What We’re Looking For
BS in Botany, Agronomy, Horticulture or agriculture-related field or 2 years of related work experience
Experience with plant research in a nursery production or lab setting
Understanding of plant science, horticulture and plant materials, propagation, pest management, crop production
Technical problem solving and prioritization skills
Experience with common data collection, analysis and documentation tools
Humble, teachable team-player who is enthusiastic and hard-working
Ability to take direction and implement changes quickly
Flexibility to work weekends as scheduled
Interest in hydroponic fruit and vegetable production
Ability to lift 30 pounds, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces in varied conditions around bees
Ability to assist in a wide array of activities in operating a large-scale hydroponic research farm
Bonus points: Basic comprehension of hydroponic systems & plumbing
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.
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Product & Program Management
At Growin, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.
We are an ag-tech company looking for a Senior Program Manager focused on NPI and trial planning in the farms, as well as overall farm success related to production and R&D needs. This position is critical to ensuring that our changes are completed systematically and that our farm produces the best possible data for Growin to learn from in the shortest amount of time.
About Role
The Senior Program Manager, Farm Programs will play a key role in managing Growin’s systematic approach to optimizing our farms. Your focus will range from cross functional farm and market launch projects including scope definition, farm deployment, and launching the products into the market in partnership with teams across the organization. At the core of this role is a strong emphasis on trials that will help Growin demonstrate yield potential while simultaneously managing production commitments. Data collection for permanent change recommendations and protecting for production needs are critical components to this role.
Type of Role
Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Create and lead new product introductions programs, inclusive of timeline, budget, resource management, and scaling up the program up to full production.
Responsible for leading the organization through the concept, design, deployment, and launch of major farm programs.
Ownership of the Tier 1 program timeplan and working with program managers and leaders across the organization to develop tier 2 timelines and make appropriate interdependency links and trade offs.
Lead regular coordination across teams, drive accountability to the milestones within the program and identify and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle.
Ensure that change requestors provide adequate data prior to change implementation, conduct an initial review of new requests and guide stakeholders to provide additional information as required.
Ensuring clear ownership and accountability for each target and working through tradeoffs throughout the program to achieve success.
Monitor all implemented changes to determine and document change effectiveness.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in annual business planning, headcount management, key organizational metrics, and other operationally strategic projects.
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience as a Change Manager, leading, coordinating and directing change management or equivalent role
Appreciation for the art of managing evolving project requirements in a fast-paced environment
Team player who will work hands-on in the farm with the team to implement change
Organized and strong attention to detail
Ability to work with, understand, and manipulate data to support change requests
Strong spreadsheet skills and basic knowledge of statistics
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders from across the company (engineering, operations, supply chain, research and development personnel) with strong communication and presentation skills
Experience using a standard product development process. Experience with Scrum a plus
Demonstrated past experience managing a change control program or similar process, including using and maintaining PLM software (optional)
Ability to work cross-functionally with agricultural or large scale production experience a plus
BS Engineering or Business, MS/MBA preferred
About Growin
Growin is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that’s better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.