Placement Opportunities(Scope)
Agricultural Engineering is the branch of engineering that applies engineering science and technology practices to the efficient production and processing of food, fibre, feed and fuels. Agricultural Engineering integrates technology into farming. Some significant jobs of agricultural engineers involve designing equipment and machinery for farming, building farm structures, biogas generation, and the conversation of natural resources.
India being an agro-based economy, agricultural engineers have great career opportunities after successful completion of their course. They can select the kind of job profile they wish to pursue. They can work as scientists, researchers, horticulturalists, agronomists and so on. There is no dearth of opportunity for deserving candidates. Listed below are certain job profiles that students can go for after completion of their B.Tech. in Agriculture Engineering:
Agriculture Research Scientist
Graduates who have a passion for research work can work as Research Scientist. Several organisations need agricultural research scientist to conduct experiments and activities to increase the productivity of agricultural products.
Soil and Plant Scientist
Soil and Plant Scientist is involved in experimenting with the soil to analyse its texture and nutrition for agricultural activities. This is a great career option for students who are interested in studying plant and animal biodiversity.
Food Safety Applications Engineer
A Food Safety Application Engineer works as a technical specialist to look after the services and production at poultry farms. They deal with the packaging of food products, surveying the use of storage systems, and ensuring that edible products are manufactured and packaged in a safe and hygienic environment.
Agriculture and Irrigation Engineer
Agriculture and Irrigation Engineer are involved in the design and development of equipment for the protection of crops from adverse climatic conditions and environmental changes. They also look into the proper water supply for crops, draining systems and so on.
Conservation Scientist and Forester
A Conversation Scientist and Forester is a professional who manages natural resources and looks after the quality of parks and ensures the conversation of the forest. They furthermore are involved in pest control, crops nutrition, seed and crop production and sustainable production.
Other than these job profiles, Agricultural Engineers can pursue research and academics. They can also study further. An MTech. and a PhD in Agriculture Engineering is a decent career investment. A Masters and a PhD degree will further bolster their chances of getting good jobs and packages.
Government jobs are another lucrative career option that Agricultural Engineers can try their luck in. Indian Forest Service (IFS), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) vacancies and a host of other job options are open for B.Tech. graduates in Agricultural Engineering.
