Validation Engineer

AGCO • Hesston, KS

36d • Onsite

About The Position

AGCO, a global Leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural solutions, has an exciting career opportunity for a Validation Engineer to join our Gold Harvesting Team in Hesston, KS. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today! Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a 4-year accredited university.
• 1+ years of field/technical experience in testing/operation of agriculture or off highway equipment.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to travel extensively.
• Agricultural experience/background.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey test results, root cause analysis, new strategies, processes/approaches to a variety of internal audiences.
• Experience troubleshooting including CAN-BUS systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain assigned prototypes.
• Ability to make field modifications to prototypes independently or through instructions from design engineering groups.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and CAN‑BUS systems during field operations and testing activities.
• Report accurate test observations, results, part failures, performance data, functional and reliability issues, and recommend/implement improvements through the AGCO Validation Tool.
• Collaborate with farmers, dealers, field teams, and engineering to validate machine performance, address safety concerns, and share industry insights.

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: Mid Level