Validation EngineerAGCO Corporation

Validation Engineer

Date: Oct 10, 2026

Req ID: 103472

Location:

Hesston, KS, US

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Duration: Permanent

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

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.

Your Impact

• 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.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle for travel to and from field locations, including towing trailers as required for business operations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review.

• Ability to travel 50% to 75%, including up to 5% international travel, is required for this position.

Your Experience and qualifications

• 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.

Your 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

Your Workplace

You will work with your wonderful AGCO 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.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

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