• Mechanical Engineer

    AGCO Corporation (Tremont, IL)


    Mechanical Engineer

     

    Date: Jan 15, 2026

     

    Req ID: 103058

    Location:

    Tremont, IL, US

     

    Brand: PTx

     

    Workplace Type: Onsite

     

    Solutions for Every Season We engineer and deliver precision ag hardware, software, and cloud-based platforms that connect every corner of the farm.

     

    Precision Planting is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide engineering expertise in design, implementation, and deployment of on-farm planting and harvesting equipment for advanced precision agriculture applications.

    Your Impact

    + Manage the full product lifecycle, including design, testing, and production, while validating proof‑of‑concept software in the field.

    + Investigate and resolve issues by analyzing field failures, implementing design changes, and driving continuous improvement.

    + Collaborate across teams to address field challenges, apply advanced design and prototyping tools, and support patent applications.

    + Lead innovation by transforming ideas into practical solutions that benefit farmers using modern engineering practices.

    + Travel within the U.S. (5%–10%) to support research, testing, and field operations.

    Your Experience and qualifications

    + Apply solid modeling skills (using Creo or similar tools) to design mechanical parts and create detailed prints for prototypes and production.

    + Utilize prototyping techniques such as 3D printing, machining, fabrication, instrumentation, and data analysis to support development.

    + Demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, and creative thinking abilities, with a high degree of mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

    + Show humility by embracing the best solutions, regardless of origin, while maintaining optimism about the future of agriculture.

    + Challenge conventional thinking and drive innovation to deliver better outcomes for farmers.

    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 Compensation

    This position will pay within the range of $54,797 - $110,000, based on experience. This position is eligible for a bonus based on 8% of compensation.

     

    Your Workplace

     

    You will work with your wonderful PTx colleagues from Tremont, 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!

     

    AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

     

    Solutions for Every Season

     

    We engineer and deliver precision ag hardware, software, and cloud based platforms that connect every corner of the farm.

     

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