Validation Engineer

Validation Engineer

Date:
Jul 7, 2026

Location:

Hesston, KS, US

Workplace Type:
Onsite

• Build and maintain assigned prototypes.
• Make field modifications to prototypes independently or following 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.

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

• 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 discounted AGCO stock to eligible employees
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

You will work with your colleagues from Hesston, USA (Onsite).

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.