Test Engineer – Harvest Systems

Location: Silvis

# Test Engineer – Harvest Systemsby  | Feb 10, 2026

Sage Ag Inc. is currently seeking hardworking, self-motivated, & detail-oriented individuals who are passionate about production agriculture & machinery. Through this position, you will be working with a major agricultural machinery manufacturer in an experimental field test environment. Position requires moderate travel (approximately 50-75%) travel within the United States during the season (May-December). In this position you will be performing field testing on combines/front end equipment and will help to play a key role in enabling further product development by supporting the test activities of proprietary equipment.

Responsibilities:  
• Field Testing and product development of combines  
• Work collaboratively with other Engineers and Technicians  
• Perform full system tests on combines, setting and optimizing equipment  
• Performance testing of automated systems and modules  
• Design and fabrication of test parts  
• Collect and analyze data to draw conclusions and make recommendations  
• Present findings in meetings and act as project liaison communicating to global partners  
• Follow standardized procedures as well as create and document new test procedures  
• Interact professionally with customers and record feedback  
• Provide professional opinions and advice to engineering on how new features are meeting customer demands  
• Hands on repairs when working with the equipment when needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field  
• Field Testing experience  
• Prior experience operating large farm machinery  
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and clean driving record  
• Experience working with complex mechanical and electrical systems  
• Ability to work and adapt in dynamic, fast paced environment  
• Must have positive attitude and willingness to learn  
• Professional presentation and demeanor  
• Ability to work individually and as a team with engineers and technicians  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills  
• Ability to keep accurate & detailed records of work performed  
• Willingness to Travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in operating, repairing and optimizing combines  
• Experience in data collection and analysis  
• Familiarity with Creo/ 3D modeling

Details:  Job Duration:
Full Time

Location:

Silvis, Illinois  Compensation: $70,000- $75,000 (DOE), plus bonuses based on experience, paid travel expenses  Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k with company match

Contact:  Kassi Dunlap  
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