Department Lead, Engineering, Field Validation

Department Lead, Engineering, Field Validation

Location:

Jackson, MN, US

Workplace Type:
Onsite

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Department Lead, Engineering, Field Validation will be responsible for coordinating field validation activities across North America for sprayers & applicators, planters, and wheeled & tracked tractors, ranging in maturity from early prototypes to series production machines. The role encompasses managing a team of professionals responsible for supporting new product testing and validation while collaborating with cross‑functional teams from Design Engineering and Validation departments across sites.

The lead will build and maintain relationships with field test partners, coordinate testing under real field conditions, and provide feedback on product features.

• 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 staff from other engineering sites.

• 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 or validation environment.
• Desirable knowledge of agricultural products, especially tractors, seeding & tillage equipment, and spraying & application equipment.
• Desirable knowledge of effective problem‑solving techniques and root‑cause identification.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to be approved to drive company vehicles.

• 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.

This role follows AGCO’s onsite work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location (USA Jackson) with a minimum of five days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.

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.