Senior Design Engineer

AGCO; Jackson (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Health savings and flexible spending

Job summary

AGCO in Jackson, MN is seeking a Design Engineer to lead the development of rubber track systems from concept to series production. You will collaborate with global teams, perform structural and dynamic analyses, and ensure on-time project delivery with cost and reliability targets.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in design engineering within agricultural or heavy equipment, CAD proficiency, GD&T, and strong communication skills. Domestic/international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering required.
• 5+ years of design engineering experience in the agricultural or heavy equipment sector.
• Proficient in CAD modeling and solid mechanics.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work with vendors.
• Experience with GD&T and drafting; capable of structural analysis in ANSYS and dynamic analysis in LMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of rubber track systems from concept through validation to series production.
• Meet project schedules while achieving cost and reliability targets.
• Perform structural and kinematic analyses using diverse tools.
• Investigate and resolve field and production issues on prototype and production products.
• Travel to dealerships and customer sites (up to 10% per year) and support engineering projects globally.

Skills

CAD modeling

Mechanical design

GD&T

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

LMS

MS Office

Job description

Location

Jackson, MN, US

Workplace Type

Onsite

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

This position reports to the Platform Lead Engineer for track tractors and assumes no immediate supervisory role. May direct work of other design or validation engineers, technicians, and contractors on assigned projects. Works closely with new product development teams globally that require rubber track systems on any AGCO products. Position is assuming product development responsibilities currently held by the Global Module Lead for tracks prior to upcoming retirement.

Your Impact

Generate and lead the development of new and improved rubber track systems from concept, through validation to series production.

Responsible for meeting established project schedules while achieving product cost and reliability targets.

Performs structural and kinematic analyses using a wide range of analytical tools.

Will participate in investigating and identifying solutions to field and production issues on prototype and production products.

Travel to dealerships and customer sites to solve product issues, and to other locations to assist with the development of engineering projects as required.

Provide production line support for prototype, pilot and series build as well as support to all other departments.

Responsible for answering detailed product questions, answering change requests, detail design changes, BOM development and manipulation, revising prints, requesting and reviewing test work as well as ordering prototype components.

Supports purchasing departments with vendor selection, technical reviews, and issue resolution.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Your Experience and Qualifications

Education / Certifications: B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.

Experience: 5+ years as a Design Engineer in the Ag or heavy equipment industry.

Good overall knowledge of farm equipment.

CAD modeling experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to function within a team environment.

Able to use good judgment and work efficiently with minimal instruction.

Able to work effectively with various component and service vendors.

Able to travel as necessary in U.S. and internationally. Estimated travel: <10% per year.

General “hands‑on” experience in machinery repair or fabrication.

GD&T and drafting experience.

Structural analysis experience in ANSYS. Dynamic analysis experience in LMS.

Your Compensation

This position will pay within the range of $85k – 114k, based on experience. This position is eligible for a bonus based on 10% of 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 onsite within an engineering team and interface with many connected groups, such as manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and validation.

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!