The Culture
Ag Leader was born from a passion and determination to transform agriculture forever. In 1992, Ag Leader changed the industry by bringing real-time yield data to farmers’ fingertips. Today, more than 25 years later, Ag Leader has become a global team providing year-round solutions to meet the needs of production agriculture. We are improving the lives of farmers around the world by helping them plan, plant, apply, and harvest more efficiently and profitably. And we aren’t slowing down. Ready to use your talent to implement change? Join our team of innovators continuing to revolutionize agriculture.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a versatile and driven Controls Engineer to join our cross-functional team developing advanced agricultural technologies using autonomy and machine learning. This role offers the chance to design and refine control systems for dynamic hydraulic and electromechanical applications, contribute to embedded software development, and support the integration of sensors and machine learning in real-world environments. Ideal candidates are hands-on, comfortable working in Agile teams, and excited to be in the field alongside large machinery to test, learn, and iterate. If you have a passion for precision systems, autonomy, and agricultural innovation, we’d love to connect.
The Right Person Will
Thrive in a collaborative environment, bringing a balance of curiosity, humility, and sound judgment to every challenge. They will be energized by meaningful work that improves both the financial success and quality of life for our customers. The right candidate is self-motivated and proactive—quick to identify needs, eager to learn, and unafraid to step into new territory. They will hold themselves accountable, communicate with respect, seek understanding, and support team decisions with integrity. At Ag Leader, we believe in doing what is right, continuously improving, and lifting each other up. If you’re hungry to contribute, humble in your approach, and emotionally smart in how you work with others—this is the place for you.
Responsibilities
Work in a cross-functional team of engineers using Agile development methodology
Develop robust closed-loop control systems for innovative hydraulic and electromechanical agricultural products
Contribute to the design and implementation of autonomy-related and machine learning features and systems
Assist teams in building and fine-tuning embedded software that uses control algorithms, ensuring dynamic systems are stable, responsive, and precise
Act as a technical adviser to internal groups on control system topics
Be adaptable to help the team with software development and testing as the project progresses
Be hands-on in the field to evaluate and iterate control algorithms with large agricultural machinery
Qualifications and Skills
Control Systems & Theory
Experience with classical and modern control strategies
Understanding of linear and nonlinear system dynamics
Familiarity with Kalman filtering techniques and applications
FMEA analysis
Mechanical & System-Level Experience
Proficiency working with motors, valves, and time-series analysis
Design, analysis, and testing of hydraulic control systems
Design, analysis, and testing of electromechanical control systems
Experience with sensor integration for both simulation and real-world applications
Software & Integration
Ability to write code and test using languages such as Python and C++
Knowledge of CAN and ISO bus control systems
Experience with Agile development methods
Preferred
Familiarity with agricultural machinery and practices
Knowledge and use of MATLAB and Simulink
Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and their practical applications
Prior experience contributing to autonomy-related projects
Minimum Education Required
MS or PhD in Controls, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum Experience Required
3+ years designing and implementing closed-loop control systems for agricultural, off-highway, or similar machinery
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