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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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