Sr Validation 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.

The Validation Engineer is part of the validation team. The person is responsible for leading and managing the validation activities related to New Product Development (NPI) projects. She/He ensures the definition and execution of the validation plan for new developments in engineering, works with experts to define the content of the tests, and plans them with the laboratory or field test team leaders. The Platform Validation Engineer (PVE) Harvesting is a member of the Harvesting Validation team and reports to the Team Leader of the DVP, Reliability Growth & Risk Management. As a leader in validation, she/he actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives related to validation and engineering.

Your Impact

• Lead Design Validation Planning (DVP) for NPI and related projects by developing, reviewing, approving, and executing validation plans in collaboration with technical experts.
• Coordinate and oversee all validation activities across NPI, PDR, PCO, and CPM projects, including test preparation, execution, data analysis and field testing.
• Provide strong validation leadership by representing the validation voice in NPI core teams, participating in DFMEA and New Content Analysis, and driving high‑quality test requests.
• Manage validation resources and schedules by leading the machine fleet, prioritizing usage, maintaining BOM accuracy, and aligning test and machine schedules across the organization.
• Ensure governance, reporting, and continuous improvement through metric tracking, 8D problem resolution, audit support (ISO 9001), process compliance, cross‑functional coordination, and ongoing validation improvements.

Your Experience And Qualifications

Note: Please submit your application/CV in English.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (e.g., Mathematics, Data Science, Electronics).
• 6–8 years of experience in new product development and validation, preferably with agricultural or similar machinery.
• Strong understanding of validation principles and end‑to‑end machine systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and software components.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), leadership, interpersonal, documentation, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Your Benefits

• Attractive, fair remuneration including participation in our bonus scheme.
• Balance of work, family and free time due to flexible working time.
• Private health insurance with partial coverage of medical expenses.
• Canteen with meal allowance.

Your Workplace

You will work 4 days onsite at our Breganze site and 1 day work from home.

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.