P&E PV Onboard (Precision & Electronics Product Validation) - Infield Alpha Test Engineer

CNH; Basildon; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking an Infield Alpha Test Engineer based in the United Kingdom to plan, execute and support in-field validation of pre-production agricultural equipment and precision technology solutions.

The role requires frequent UK travel and international travel, field testing in real-world environments, and collaboration with Product Engineering and Validation teams to drive product quality and readiness for market release.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• Experience operating and evaluating agricultural machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to travel extensively within the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and support in-field validation/testing of pre-production equipment.
• Install, configure, maintain and operate prototype vehicles and software in the field.
• Produce clear test reports and technical recommendations.
• Travel to customer sites and prove grounds; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Job description

P&E PV Onboard (Precision & Electronics Product Validation) – Infield Alpha Test Engineer

Requisition ID: 6397

Job Location: Field Basildon (United Kingdom)

Category: Research and Development

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Field

Job Purpose

The Infield Alpha Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and supporting in-field validation/testing of pre-production agricultural equipment, Precision Technology solutions, and digital services in real-world customer operating environments. The role serves as a critical link between Product Engineering, and Customers by evaluating system performance, identifying defects, collecting data, and providing detailed technical feedback to drive product quality and readiness for market release.

This is a remote, UK-based role requiring frequent travel within the UK and internationally. Regular outdoor work in agricultural, customer and field-testing environments is essential. Workload may vary in line with agricultural seasons and critical testing periods. Occasional evening or weekend work may therefore be required. The role is also expected to support internal validation teams with standard and regression testing on vehicles and test benches, as required, particularly during quieter or off-season periods.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning and Delivery

• Develop test plans, test cases and validation procedures.
• Conduct customer-mission and seasonal testing across different agricultural applications and regions.
• Install, configure, maintain and operate prototype, vehicles, hardware and software in the field.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and software version control.

Issue Investigation and Verification

• Identify, reproduce and track defects, performance concerns and usability issues.
• Capture diagnostic evidence, including CAN logs, system logs, screenshots and machine data.
• Verify corrective actions through regression testing.
• Monitor reliability, performance and user experience throughout the test lifecycle.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work directly to customers, dealers and operators to understand field requirements.
• Translate field feedback into clear and actionable product improvements.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Software Engineering, Validation and Quality teams.
• Produce clear test reports, mission summaries and technical recommendations.
• Travel extensively to customer sites, proving grounds and field locations.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Agricultural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Precision Agriculture, Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Experience operating and evaluating agricultural machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to analyse technical data and communicate findings clearly in reports and discussions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.
• Valid driving licence.
• Ability to travel extensively within the UK, and Europe.

Key Competences and Behaviours

Technical expertise: Strong understanding of agricultural machinery, precision farming, Vehicle and Implement auto-guidance, connectivity and diagnostic tools.

Problem solving: Uses structured investigation, data analysis and root-cause identification to resolve issues.

Customer focus: Understands customer and operator needs in real field environments.

Communication: Explains technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ownership: Takes accountability for test preparation, execution, reporting and follow-up, while identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with key testing customers.

Adaptability: Works effectively in changing, seasonal and field-based environments.

Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships across customers, dealers and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in product validation, field testing or product development.
• Knowledge of GNSS guidance, ISOBUS, telematics and vehicle connectivity.
• Understanding of autonomous systems and precision agriculture technology.
• Experience working directly with customers, dealers or field-support teams.

Our Engineering & Technical Team

Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in our engineering and technical departments, where you can grow your skills and experience, advance your career, and meet customer needs with innovative solutions. discover more about engineering & technical

We have shaped the history of agriculture with pioneering firsts spanning over three centuries.

Technology Creates New Opportunities to Feed the World

We partner with customers and listen to their needs, using their feedback to innovate technology that utilizes connectivity, computer vision, and artificial intelligence.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world-class equipment, technology and services company. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.