Prototyping Technician
Prototyping Technician
About Kheyti
Kheyti is an agri-tech startup that helps smallholder farmers battle climate change. We design and deliver low-cost, tech-enabled solutions to boost incomes and build resilience for farmers across India. We exist to increase incomes for farmers affected by climate. Our goal is to make climate-smart agriculture accessible at scale.
The Opportunity
Kheyti is seeking a Prototyping Technician to support the design, testing, and continuous improvement of our climate-smart greenhouse systems, add-on products, and emerging agrivoltaic solutions for smallholder farmers. The technician will play a hands-on role in building, installing, and testing prototype systems at Kheyti’s R&D farm and selected farmer sites.
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Hyderabad
Qualification: 2+ years experience in field testing for agriculture sector
Key Responsibilities
Build and assemble prototypes of greenhouses, structural components, irrigation and solar add-ons, and agrivoltaic pilot systems using available tools and materials
Collaborate with the R&D design and engineering teams to develop structured testing plans and protocols for prototype validation
Conduct on-site setup, installation, and dismantling of prototypes and test rigs at the R&D farm and farmer fields
Collect quantitative and qualitative data from field and lab tests, including sensor data, environmental readings, and observational notes
Ideal Candidate
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving practical engineering challenges, and translating ideas into real-world solutions that improve farmer resilience and income.
Must-Haves
Strong hands-on skills in field testing, including some working knowledge of fabrication, assembly, and mechanical/electrical prototyping
2-5 yrs experience working with metal, plastic, wood, and other construction materials and developing and/or following testing protocols for physical products or systems
Familiarity with basic tools and workshop machinery (drills, grinders, saws, etc.)
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with basic agricultural structures, irrigation systems, or solar installations
Familiarity with greenhouse or agrivoltaic systems
Knowledge of environmental sensors, data loggers, or IoT-based monitoring tools
Basic understanding of CAD or design software (Fusion 360, SketchUp, AutoCAD)
Hiring Process
Resume shortlist
Round 1 interview
Field Visit
Final interview