Field Validation Engineering Lead, North America

AGCO; Jackson (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

AGCO in Jackson, MN seeks a Department Lead, Engineering, Field Validation to coordinate North America field validation for sprayers, planters, and tractors. You will supervise field validation staff in Jackson and Beloit, collaborate with Design Engineering, and manage budgets while driving validation excellence.

Travel to dealers and customers, build field test partnerships, resolve design issues, and contribute to global validation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in product development or validation.
• Desirable knowledge of tractors, seeding & tillage, and spraying equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate field validation activities in North America for tractors and crop care products.
• Directly supervise field validation staff in Jackson, MN and Beloit, KS.
• Coordinate field validation with South America and Europe teams as needed.
• Provide estimates for project expenses and capital items for field validation.
• Support problem resolution by interfacing with design and validation staff at other sites.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Field testing

Root cause analysis

Education

Mechanical/Ag/Mechatronic Engineering Bachelor's Degree

Job description

AGCO in Jackson, MN seeks a Department Lead, Engineering, Field Validation to coordinate North America field validation for sprayers, planters, and tractors. You will supervise field validation staff in Jackson and Beloit, collaborate with Design Engineering, and manage budgets while driving validation excellence.

Travel to dealers and customers, build field test partnerships, resolve design issues, and contribute to global validation processes.