Sr Manager, Engineering, Crop Care Planters

AGCO Corporation; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO Corporation in Ibirubá seeks a Senior Manager, Planter Modules Systems to lead engineering teams delivering planter modules within Crop Care platforms. You will define the technical strategy, drive execution, and ensure alignment with roadmaps, quality standards, and business goals.

You will oversee cross‑functional programs with broad technical scope and budget responsibility, mentor managers, and collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience leading complex engineering programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of systems integration and module design.
• Agricultural machinery knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for planter modules systems aligned with roadmaps.
• Drive innovation and integration of new technologies in planter systems.
• Lead large cross-functional engineering programs with budget accountability.
• Mentor managers and senior technical professionals across engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and long‑term workforce planning.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems integration

Cross-functional teams

Product lifecycle management

Technical strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

The Senior Manager, Planter Modules Systems is responsible for leading engineering teams delivering planter modules systems within Crop Care platforms. This role is accountable for technical strategy, execution, and performance across application-related subsystems and planter modules, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, quality standards, and business objectives.

The position provides leadership across multiple teams and disciplines, with responsibility for a broad technical portfolio and cross-functional delivery.

Your Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for planter modules systems, including: frame, commodities and row unit, aligned with Crop Care product roadmaps and business priorities.
• Drive innovation within planter systems, including integration of new technologies and product enhancements.
• Oversee large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs with significant technical complexity and budget responsibility. Ensure effective planning, resource allocation, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead managers and senior technical professionals across application engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure integrated product delivery
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and long-term workforce planning

Your Qualifications And Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related); advanced degree preferred
• Significant experience in engineering leadership within product or systems development
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering programs and cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of systems integration, module design, and product lifecycle management
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy and organizational direction
• Preferably knowledge in developing projects focused on agricultural machinery

Your Workplace

This job position is based in Ibirubá.

The work format is Onsite (4x1).

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.