Design Engineer, Crop Care Planters

Agco; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Dental and vision plans

Flexible and virtual work options (as/

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Health savings and flexible spending

Reimbursement for continuing education

Life insurance and other supplemental

Job summary

AGCO in Minnesota is seeking an engineer to develop robust 3D CAD designs using Creo Parametric, and to create accurate 2D drawings for manufacturing and procurement. You will communicate design concepts across teams and document decisions to support scalable, durable products.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams across simulation, powertrain, hydraulics, electrical, cab, and software, you balance performance, cost, risk, and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• 3+ years of design experience; agricultural equipment design a plus.
• Creo Parametric proficiency required; PLM systems familiarity is a plus.
• Strong English communication for documentation and cross-team collaboration.
• Entry-level role suitable for recent graduates or early-career professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust 3D CAD designs that meet product requirements.
• Create and release accurate 2D drawings for manufacturing and procurement.
• Communicate design concepts across teams and stakeholders.
• Solve engineering problems and document design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance performance, cost, risk, and timelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

PLM systems

AGCO engineering tools

Job description

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity into work, building a better and more sustainable world.

We collaborate extensively across the broader design engineering organization, including simulation, powertrain, hydraulics, electrical, cab, and software teams. Our work is tightly integrated with validation teams to ensure designs meet functional and durability standards. Downstream, we engage with manufacturing, quality, and marketing to ensure smooth product delivery and alignment with customer expectations.

Your Impact:

• Develop robust 3D CAD designs that meet product requirements.


• Communicate design concepts across teams and stakeholders.


• Solve engineering problems and document design decisions.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance performance, cost, risk, and timelines.


• Create and release accurate 2D drawings for manufacturing and procurement.

Your Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Agricultural Engineering from an accredited university; 3+ years of experience. Prior experience in agricultural equipment design is a plus but not mandatory.


• Familiarity with Creo Parametric for 3D CAD design is essential. Knowledge of PLM systems and AGCO-specific engineering tools will be developed on the job.


• Strong command of English (spoken, written, and reading) is required, as all documentation and communication are conducted in English.


• Effective communication, adaptability to evolving project scopes, a problem-solving mindset, teamwork, and attention to detail are key traits for success.


• Entry-level role suitable for recent graduates or early-career professionals, with a collaborative engineering setting focused on design accuracy and innovation.

Your Compensation:

This position will pay within the range of $65k- $80k, based on experience. This position is eligible for a bonus based on 8% of the compensation.

Your Benefits:

• Health care and wellness plans


• Dental and vision plans


• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)


• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price


• Paid holidays and paid time off


• Health savings and flexible spending accounts


• Reimbursement for continuing education


• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

Your Workplace:

You will work with your wonderful AGCO colleagues in the Onsite model from Jackson (USA Jackson).

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.