Field Validation Engineer, Agricultural Equipment

AGCO Corporation; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Reimbursement for continuing education

Life insurance and other supplemental

Job summary

AGCO Corporation in Hesston, KS is seeking a Validation Engineer to join our Gold Harvesting Team. You will build and maintain prototypes, perform field modifications, and troubleshoot CAN-BUS, mechanical, and electrical systems while coordinating with design engineering and field teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 1+ year field testing experience in agricultural or off-highway equipment, and the ability to travel 50-75% (up to 5% international).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a 4-year accredited university.
• 1+ years of field/technical experience in testing/operation of agriculture or off highway equipment.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to travel extensively, Agricultural experience/background.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey test results, root cause analysis, new strategies, processes/approaches to a variety of internal audiences.
• Experience troubleshooting including CAN‑BUS systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain assigned prototypes.
• Ability to make field modifications to prototypes independently or through instructions from design engineering groups.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and CAN‑BUS systems during field operations and testing activities.
• Report accurate test observations, results, part failures, performance data, functional and reliability issues, and recommend/implement improvements through the AGCO Validation Tool.
• Collaborate with farmers, dealers, field teams, and engineering to validate machine performance, address safety concerns, and share industry insights.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle for travel to and from field locations, including towing trailers as required for business operations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review.
• Ability to travel 50% to 75%, including up to 5% international travel, is required for this position.

Skills

CAN-BUS systems

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal & written communication

Willingness to travel

Agricultural equipment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

AGCO Corporation in Hesston, KS is seeking a Validation Engineer to join our Gold Harvesting Team. You will build and maintain prototypes, perform field modifications, and troubleshoot CAN-BUS, mechanical, and electrical systems while coordinating with design engineering and field teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 1+ year field testing experience in agricultural or off-highway equipment, and the ability to travel 50-75% (up to 5% international).