Job Description 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 30 years later, Ag Leader has become a global team that provides year-round solutions to help farmers plan, plant, apply, and harvest more efficiently and profitably. We are improving the lives of farmers. We are increasing the efficiency of production agriculture around the world. And we aren’t slowing down. Ready to use your talent to implement change? Join our team of innovators revolutionizing 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.ResponsibilitiesWork in a cross‑functional team of engineers using Agile development methodologyDevelop robust closed‑loop control systems for innovative hydraulic and electromechanical agricultural productsContribute to the design and implementation of autonomy‑related and machine‑learning features and systemsAssist teams in building and fine‑tuning embedded software that uses control algorithms, ensuring dynamic systems are stable, responsive, and preciseAct as a technical adviser to internal groups on control system topicsBe adaptable to help the team with software development and testing as the project progressesBe hands‑on in the field to evaluate and iterate control algorithms with large agricultural machineryQualifications/SkillsControl Systems & TheoryExperience with classical and modern control strategiesUnderstanding of linear and nonlinear system dynamicsFamiliarity with Kalman filtering techniques and applicationsFMEA analysisMechanical & System‑Level ExperienceProficiency working with motors, valves, and time‑series analysisDesign, analysis, and testing of hydraulic control systemsDesign, analysis, and testing of electromechanical control systemsExperience with sensor integration for both simulation and real‑world applicationsSoftware & IntegrationAbility to write code and test using languages such as Python and C++Knowledge of CAN and ISO bus control systemsExperience with Agile development methodsPreferredFamiliarity with agricultural machinery and practicesKnowledge and use of MATLAB and SimulinkKnowledge of machine learning algorithms and their practical applicationsPrior experience contributing to autonomy‑related projectsMinimum Education RequiredMS or PhD in Controls, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum Experience Required3+ years designing and implementing closed‑loop control systems for agricultural, off‑highway, or similar machinery#J-18808-Ljbffr