Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Date: Jul 15, 2026

Req ID: 103231

Location:

Tremont, IL, US

Employment Duration: PTx

Workplace Type: Onsite

Recruiter : Diksha Singh

Hiring Manager : Will Frank

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 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.

Your Impact

• 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.

• Evaluate field failures and implement design changes

• Work on continuous improvement projects.

Your Experience and qualifications

• Interact with and assist product support with resolving field support issues. 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%. Solid modeling of mechanical parts using Creo or similar tools. 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. 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

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 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 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!

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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