Virtual Prototype Design Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

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This position reports to the Platform Lead Engineer for track tractors and assumes no immediate supervisory role.  May direct work of other design or validation engineers, technicians, and contractors on assigned projects.  Works closely with new product development teams globally that require rubber track systems on any AGCO products.  Position is assuming product development responsibilities currently held by the Global Module Lead for tracks prior to upcoming retirement.  

Your Impact  

• Generate and lead the development of new and improved rubber track systems from concept, through validation to series production. 

• Responsible for meeting established project schedules while achieving product cost and reliability targets   

• Performs structural and kinematic analyses using a wide range of analytical tools.  

• Will participate in investigating and identifying solutions to field and production issues on prototype and production products.   

• Travel to dealerships and customer sites to solve product issues, and to other locations to assist with the development of engineering projects as required.  

• Provide production line support for prototype, pilot and series build as well as support to all other departments.  

• Responsible for answering detailed product questions, answering change requests, detail design changes, BOM development and manipulation, revising prints, requesting and reviewing test work as well as ordering prototype components.  

• Supports purchasing departments with vendor selection, technical reviews, and issue resolution.  

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.    

Your Experience and Qualifications:

• Education / Certifications: B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.  

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Design Engineer in the Ag or heavy equipment industry.  

• Good overall knowledge of farm equipment. 

• CAD modeling experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

• Must be able to function within a team environment.  

• Able to use good judgment and work efficiently with minimal instruction.  

• Able to work effectively with various component and service vendors.  

• Able to travel as necessary in U.S. and internationally.  Estimated travel: <10% per year.  

• Ideal qualifications:  

• Previous design experience in rubber track systems. 

• PTC Creo experience. 

• General “hands-on” experience in machinery repair or fabrication.  

• GD&T and drafting experience.  

• Structural analysis experience in ANSYS. Dynamic analysis experience in LMS.  

Your Compensation   

This position will pay within the range of $85k – 114k, based on experience. This position is eligible for a bonus based on 10% of compensation. 

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 

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Your Workplace  

You will work onsite within an engineering team and interface with many connected groups, such as manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and validation.  

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!