Automation Engineer

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

AGCO is looking to hire candidates for the position of Automation Engineer.

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a strong background in designing and test complex Simulink models for agricultural machinery. This position is also about reverse engineering of legacy systems and a focus on transforming legacy code into a model-based design approach. The ideal candidate will have expertise in control modeling, virtualization, simulation, and code generation processes, alongside strong documentation and requirements analysis skills. Collaboration with plant modeling engineers will be crucial to the success of this role. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for modernizing and re-engineering existing control systems while maintaining the integrity of the original design. This position requires an individual who is autonomous, detail-oriented, and proficient in managing complex transformation projects with a high degree of rigor and technical expertise.

Your Impact

• Reverse Engineering & Code Transformation:Analyze and dissect legacy systems to understand existing codebases.
• Translate legacy control code into model-based design frameworks using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Implement and optimize processes for code generation from model-based designs.
• Control Modeling: Develop and refine control models to ensure precise regulation and operation of the system.
• Collaborate closely with Plant Modeling Engineers to define and align interfaces between control models and plant models.
• Integrate control models with plant models for end-to-end system simulation and validation.
• Ensure that the control models adhere to established standards and requirements.
• Virtualization & Simulation: Develop virtual models of physical systems or software environments to facilitate testing and validation.
• Implement simulation environments to replicate real-world scenarios for verification and system-level testing.
• Collaborate with the Plant Modeling team to validate control behavior under various operational conditions.
• Documentation & Requirements Analysis: Conduct thorough requirements analysis, including stakeholder consultation and documentation.
• Create, maintain, and update high-quality technical documentation throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate capturing of requirements, designs, and testing plans.
• Code Validation & Testing: Establish and execute test protocols to validate the accuracy and performance of generated control code.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure stability and consistency of updated systems.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Technical Collaboration & Communication: Act as a key technical resource, supporting other engineering teams and collaborating effectively to integrate re-engineered modules into broader system architectures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers in the team

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in reverse engineering, model-based design, control modeling, and automation.
• Proven track record of successful projects involving legacy system transformations, control modeling, and code optimization.
• Certification or training in software modeling and simulation tools is a plus
• Proficiency with tools and technologies for control modeling, virtualization, simulation, and automatic code generation.
• Strong expertise in industry-standard software modeling and design tools (such as MATLAB/Simulink, Rhapsody, or similar).
• Experience with programming languages used in legacy systems, such as C/C++, and modern scripting languages.

Your Benefits

• GLOBAL DIVERSITY – Diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations – even variety in our roles. You make us unique!
• ENTERPRISING SPIRIT- Every role adds value. We're committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential.
• POSITIVE IMPACT – Make it personal and help us feed the world.
• INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES - You can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence – and work alongside teams of people worldwide who share your enthusiasm.
• MAKE THE MOST OF YOU – Benefits include health care and wellness plans and flexible and virtual work option……….

Your Workplace

AGCO is Great Place to Work Certified and has been recognized for delivering exceptional employee experience and a positive workplace culture.  We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruiting, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

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!

Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities, or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice.

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer