Mechanical Engineer

AGCO Corporation; Tremont (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; 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 A

Reimbursement for continuing education

Life insurance and other supplemental

Job summary

AGCO Corporation, Precision Planting division, seeks a hardware/software engineer to own the design, testing, and productionizing of products at Tremont, IL. You will develop and test control algorithms and validate proof-of-concept software on research equipment in the field.

Expect 5–10% U.S. travel; a on-site role with four days per week on-site collaboration. Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility within a dynamic precision agriculture team.

Qualifications

• Resolve field support issues using cutting-edge design, modeling, and rapid prototyping tools.
• Collaborate with in-house attorneys to draft patent applications for new inventions.
• Travel 5–10% in the U.S.; solid modeling of mechanical parts with Creo or similar tools.
• Prototyping techniques include 3D printing, machining, fabrication, instrumentation, and data analysis.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; eager to improve agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, testing, and productionizing of your products.
• Develop, tune, and test control algorithms.
• Validate proof-of-concept software on research equipment in the field.
• Evaluate field failures and implement design changes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Creo

Job description

Solutions for Every Season We engineer and deliver precision ag hardware, software, and cloud-based platforms that connect every corner of the farm.

Precision Planting is a leading provider of agriculture technologies for farmers who Believe in Better with a focus on creating solutions for current agronomic issues and providing practical educational resources. Precision Planting products upgrade the performance of farmers’ existing agricultural equipment. Our global company is represented by a network of more than 600 dealerships and offers technologies to farmers and agricultural equipment manufacturers worldwide. Our team at Precision Planting continues to grow without sacrificing our valued company culture. We are proud of the hardworking, creative, and passionate people that symbolize our brand. We continue to grow our product lineup through their high integrity, high performance, and collaboration. If you share these values, then we might be the right place for you.

Your Impact

• Serve as the owner for the design, testing, and productionizing of your products.
• Develop, tune, and test control algorithms
• Validate proof of concept software on research equipment operating in the field.
• Evaluate field failures and implement design changes
• Work on continuous improvement projects.

Your Experience And Qualifications

• Interact with and assist product support with resolving field support issues. Use cutting-edge engineering design, modeling, and rapid prototyping tools to assist in research and invention of new product designs
• Collaborate with our in-house attorney to draft patent applications for inventions you create. You will have the opportunity to see your own ideas for helping farmers come to reality
• U.S. travel is expected, ranging from 5%-10%. Solid modeling of mechanical parts using Creo or similar tools. Creation of detailed part prints as necessary for prototype and production parts
• Familiarity with prototyping techniques: 3D printing, machining, fabrication, instrumentation, and data analysis. Demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate the ability to brainstorm out-of-the-box solutions
• High degree of mechanical aptitude and experience. You have humility to accept the best solution to a problem, even if it’s not yours. Convey an eagerness and optimism about the future of agriculture

Your Compensation

This position will pay within the range of $54,797 - $110,000 ,based on experience.This position is eligible for a bonus based on8% of 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

This role follows AGCO’s on‑site work model, with employees primarily working from an Tremont, USA with a minimum of 4 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.

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.