Validation Engineering Co-op (May-December)

Precision Planting; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

AGCO Corporation in Hesston, KS is seeking a Validation Engineering Co-op for May–December 2027. You will work onsite with the Validation Engineering team, supporting prototype testing, data collection, and product evaluation.

The role offers hands-on experience in testing agricultural machinery and learning from seasoned engineers. Requirements include enrollment in a bachelor’s program in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, with willingness to travel and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree at the start of the program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Self-motivated with the ability to travel frequently by vehicle and air.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Demonstrates a professional mindset and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with agricultural equipment or off-highway machinery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with test equipment, collecting and analyzing data out in the field.
• Report accurate test observations, results, part failures, performance data, and reliability issues, and recommend improvements.
• Help assist engineering team in identification and resolving potential safety hazards.
• Analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports to communicate technical findings effectively.

Skills

Professional mindset

Effective communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering

Job description

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Validation Engineering Co-op (May-December)

Date: Oct 29, 2026

Location: Hesston, KS, US

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Duration: Fixed Term

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!

Join AGCO’s Validation Engineering team and gain hands‑on experience in testing and improving agricultural machinery. In the co‑op role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support prototype testing, data collection, and product evaluation. This is a great opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges while contributing to the development of sustainable farming solutions.

Program Duration: May – December 2027

Your Impact:

• Work hands‑on with test equipment, collecting, and analyzing data out in the field.
• Report accurate test observations, results, part failures, performance data, functional and reliability issues, and recommend improvements.
• Help assist engineering team in identification and resolving potential safety hazards.
• Analyze and interpret data, and prepare reports to communicate technical findings effectively.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree at the start of the program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to travel frequently by vehicle and air.

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

• Demonstrates a professional mindset and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with agricultural equipment or off‑highway machinery is preferred.

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.

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Nearest Major Market: Wichita
Job Segment: Sustainable Agriculture, Entry Level Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Agriculture, Engineering

AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.