Validation Engineering Co-op (May-December)

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!

Join AGCO’s Validation Engineering team and gain hands-on experience in testing and improving agricultural machinery. As a co-op, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support prototype testing, data collection, and product evaluation. This is a great opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges while contributing to the development of sustainable farming solutions.

Program Duration: May – December 2026

Your Impact: 

• Work hands-on with test equipment, collecting, and analyzing data out in the field.
• Report accurate test observations, results, part failures, performance data, functional and reliability issues, and recommend improvements.
• Help assist engineering team in identification and resolving potential safety hazards.
• Analyze collected data and write reports to effectively communicate and archive technical information.
• Partner with design engineers, build technicians, suppliers, and the program team to help develop a world-class product.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree at the start of the program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Self-motivated and can travel extensively (vehicle and airplane). A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are mandatory.
• Professional mindset and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with agricultural equipment or off-highway machinery is a plus.

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.