Department Lead, Engineering, Field Validation

AGCO • Jackson, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department Lead, Engineering, Field Validation will be responsible for coordinating field validation activities North America for sprayers & applicators, planters, and wheeled & tracked tractors, ranging in maturity from early prototypes to series production machines. Having the Farmer First mindset, and focusing on exceeding farmers expectations, the Department Lead will manage a team of professionals responsible for supporting new product testing and validation while working together with a cross functional team from Design Engineering and Validation departments from other sites. In this role, the Department Lead will also build and maintain relationships with current and new field test partners to put hours and acres on our products in real field conditions while providing important feedback on features, likes, and dislikes. Travel to domestic sites, dealers, and customers to solve design problems and to evaluate product improvement will be required. Participation in global teams focused on validation processes, tools, and improvements may be required. The Department Lead will use technical expertise and product knowledge to play a leadership role in the problem resolution process when interfacing with engineering, design, and validation of staff. The position reports to the Director, Engineering, Jackson and is part of a strong and collaborative team, focused on delivering the best products for the farmers.

Requirements

• Mechanical, Ag, or Mechatronic Engineering Bachelor's Degree, or a technical degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years engineering experience in product development / validation environment.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to be approved to drive company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Desirable knowledge in agricultural products, in particular tractors, seeding & tillage equipment, and spraying & application equipment.
• Desirable knowledge in effective problem-solving techniques and root-cause identification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate field validation activities in North America for the tractor and crop care product portfolio.
• Directly supervise field validation professionals based in Jackson, MN and Beloit, KS.
• Coordinate field validation activities for responsible products and projects, as required, in South America and Europe with local validation colleagues.
• Provide estimates for project expenses and capital budget items for the field validation function.
• Use technical expertise and product knowledge to support the problem resolution process when interfacing with design and validation of staff from other engineering sites.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager