Validation Engineer

AGCO Corporation; Canoas; On-site; BRL 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental assistance

Private pension

Meal and food vouchers

Life insurance

PROPAR

Others

Job summary

AGCO Corporation seeks a Field Test Engineer to support field test validation during Combine and Header development. The role involves planning, investigation, reporting, and hands-on operation of combines and tractors, with frequent travel to field sites.

You will contribute to product development, root-cause analyses, and containment actions, while ensuring safety and robust procedures. Based in Canoas, RS, travel exceeds 80% in the field, collaborating across global teams.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/Mechatronic/Electrical/Agricultural engineer with strong English.
• Experience with Combine development and/or validation.
• Familiarity with data acquisition.
• Ability to lead field processes and adapt to field challenges.
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support field test validation during Combine and Header development, including planning, investigation, reporting, execution and follow-up.
• Provide field activity planning, execution and basic operator training, ensuring equipment readiness and transport.
• Support product development and document activities per PL Engineer expectations; contribute to root cause analysis and containment actions.
• Ensure clear, structured communication to field technicians and participate in global meetings related to Combines and Headers.
• Adhere to safety standards and continuously improve field procedures for robustness and safety.
• Foster teamwork across sites and maintain effective cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Problem solving

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Field operations

English proficiency

Education

Mechanical Engineer

Mechatronic Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Agricultural Engineer

Tools

Data acquisition

Job description

At AGCO, we believe that when our employees succeed, our business succeeds. It’s a people philosophy that we believe and invest in. We make sure all our employees – in every function, every geography and at every level – have the tools they need to be successful and take charge of their career. Because when our people grow, our business grows. Every day. Every way.

Job Summary

Support the field test validation during Combine and Header development (planning, leading the problem investigation, reporting, executing, follow up, communication, combine operation, ...)

Key Responsibilities

• Field Activity Planning and Execution Plan field activities, make sound basic decisions independently, and execute hands‑on tasks effectively. This includes machine preparation for transport, daily maintenance, pre‑settings, updates, operating combines/tractors, and providing basic training to new operators.
• Technical Support and Product Development Support product development initiatives and ensure proper documentation in line with PL Engineer expectations. Contribute to root cause analysis of field issues and proactively suggest appropriate containment actions.
• Communication and Operational Support Provide clear and structured communication to field technicians, defining actions during critical activities. Actively participate in local and global meetings related to Combines and Headers, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Safety and Continuous Improvement Strictly adhere to safety standards and actively contribute to the development and improvement of methods to ensure field procedures are robust, reliable, and safe.
• Teamwork and Collaboration Foster positive working relationships with teammates and partners across different sites, maintaining effective communication and promoting a collaborative team environment.

Experience And Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer, Mechatronic Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Agricultural Engineer
• Problem Solving Methodology (8 Disciplines);
• 6 Sigma methodology;
• Be familiar with field enviroment and combine operation (driving, settings, configuration, general maintenance (mechanical/electric/eletronic/hydraulic) and transport, ...);
• Basic knowledge of data acquisition
• Technical Knowledge to identify root causes and resolve issues
• Experience with Combine development and / or Validation
• Lead processes and activities in the field / Flexibility and ability to adapt to challenges encountered in the field.
• Fluent English.

Your Benefits

• Medical and dental assistance;
• Private pension;
• Meal and food vouchers;
• Life insurance;
• PROPAR
• Others.

Your place of work

• Based in Canoas, RS

(Travel required: More than 80% in the field)