Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview

Precision Planting is a leading provider of agriculture technologies for farmers who Believe in Better™ with a focus on creating solutions for current agronomic issues and providing practical educational resources. Precision Planting products upgrade the performance of farmers’ existing agricultural equipment. Our global company is represented by a network of more than 600 dealerships and offers technologies to farmers and agricultural equipment manufacturers worldwide. Our team at Precision Planting continues to grow without sacrificing our valued company culture. We are proud of the hardworking, creative, and passionate people that symbolize our brand. We continue to grow our product lineup through their high integrity, high performance, and collaboration. If you share these values, then we might be the right place for you.

About the Job:

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.   

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the owner for the design, testing, and productionizing of your products.
• Develop, tune, and test control algorithms
• Validate proof of concept software on research equipment operating in the field.
• Gain understanding of vehicle CAN use as inputs for control software
• Use cutting-edge engineering design, modeling, and rapid prototyping tools to assist in research and invention of new product designs
• Collaborate with our in-house attorney to draft patent applications for inventions you create
• You will have the opportunity to see your own ideas for helping farmers come to reality
• U.S. travel is expected, ranging from 5%-10%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Solid modeling of mechanical parts using Creo or similar tools
• Familiarity with multiple programming languages (C, C++, python)
• Familiarity with graphical programming environments (Simulink)
• Creation of detailed part prints as necessary for prototype and production parts
• Familiarity with prototyping techniques: 3D printing, machining, fabrication, instrumentation, and data analysis
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate the ability to brainstorm out-of-the-box solutions
• High degree of mechanical aptitude and experience
• High attention to detail
• You have humility to accept the best solution to a problem, even if it’s not yours
• Convey an eagerness and optimism about the future of agriculture
• Willingness to buck trends and conventional thinking in pursuit of better outcomes for farmers
   

What We Offer:

• Competitive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, & Mental Health)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance

AGCO is an equal opportunity employer.