Sr Project Engineer, Research & Advanced Engineering

AGCO Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Flexible and virtual work options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

AGCO Corporation in Pune is seeking an experienced Sr Project Engineer for Research & Advanced Engineering. The selected candidate will develop innovative concepts and technology for agricultural machinery, working on advanced autonomy systems and integrating machine learning with environmental perception.

The ideal applicant will hold a Master's degree or PhD and have extensive experience in image processing, machine learning, and programming in C/C++ and Python. AGCO values diversity and offers flexible work options and healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of total experience and 3+ years of relevant experience in related fields.
• Experience with agricultural equipment, agronomy and farming practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop computer vision algorithms and train machine learning models.
• Develop and deliver proof of concepts for further development.
• Collaborate with Global R&E, Agronomy, and Product Engineering teams.

Skills

Image processing tools (OpenCV, Matlab)

Machine learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow)

Proficiency in C/C++

Proficiency in Python

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical, Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

AGCO is looking to hire candidates for the position of Sr Project Engineer, Research & Advanced Engineering. We’re seeking a Project Engineer, Research & Advanced Engineering to join our team in Pune. This role will focus on developing new concepts and technology for Agricultural Machinery including Sprayers and Planters. The Project engineer will design and develop assistance systems such as Non‑GNSS guidance systems and operator assistance systems, paving the way for robotics and unmanned agricultural machines. Utilize machine learning and computer vision to enhance environmental perception and automate sprayer and planter processes. Work with a variety of sensors, including cameras, radars, and lidars, to advance autonomy and robotics in agricultural machinery.

Your Impact

• Develop computer vision algorithms and train and validate machine learning models to solve agricultural problems
• Develop and deliver proof of concepts for further development
• Coordinate annotation tasks with internal or external partners
• Collaborate with Global R&E, Agronomy, and Product Engineering teams
• Create patentable design features to maintain competitive advantage

Your Experience And Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 5-7 years of total experience and 3+ years of relevant experience with:
• Image processing tools (OpenCV, Matlab)
• Machine learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow)
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment, agronomy and farming practices

Your Benefits

• Global diversity – diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations – even variety in our roles. You make us unique!
• Enterprising spirit – every role adds value. We’re committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential.
• Positive impact – make it personal and help us feed the world.
• Innovative technologies – you can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence – and work alongside teams of people worldwide who share your enthusiasm.
• Make the most of you – benefits include health care and wellness plans and flexible and virtual work options.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now! Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities, or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice.

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.