Engineering Technician

AGCO; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Dental and vision plans

Flexible and virtual work options

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Reimbursement for continuing education

Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

Job summary

A leading agricultural machinery company is seeking a Durability Technician in Jackson, Mississippi, to join their Test Engineering team. This role involves hands-on tasks such as welding, steel fabrication, and working closely with engineers to ensure product durability. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and experience in welding. The position offers a salary range of $41k–$82k and includes various benefits, making it a great opportunity for skilled individuals looking to contribute to sustainable agriculture.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with steel welding and fabrication.
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Working hands-on with test equipment and fixtures.
• Running hydraulic hoses and electrical cables.
• Welding and steel fabrication tasks.
• Working with design engineers to develop quality products.

Skills

Welding

Steel fabrication

Equipment operation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Durability Technician

AGCO is currently seeking a Durability Technician to join our Test Engineering team in Round Lake, MN. The Durability Technician will participate in the development and implementation of the product test programs. Additionally, the Durability Technician will work on testing any component of the AGCO products with design responsibility in Jackson, including planters, sprayers, tractors, and fertilizer spreaders. The Durability Technician will also contribute to the development of testing concepts, standards, facility improvements, and practices.

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our everyday. 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. Join our extraordinary team today!

Your Impact

Working hands‑on with test equipment, building and tearing down test fixtures.

Running hydraulic hoses and electrical cables, bolting steel to T‑slot plates.

Welding and steel fabrication and troubleshooting wiring harnesses and electrical connections.

Work hand in hand with the durability of test engineers to test components.

Work with design engineers, build technicians, suppliers, and the program team to develop a world class product.

Your Experience and Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Ability to operate equipment & machinery and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with steel welding and fabrication.

Ability to read and understand prints and schematics.

Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Your Compensation

This position will pay within the range of $41k–$82k, based on experience. This position is eligible for a bonus based on 8% of the compensation.

• 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 Round Lake, MN.

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!

Location: Jackson, MN, US

Job Segment

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Welding
• Fabrication
• Test Engineer
• Facilities
• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Operations

AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.