P&E PV Onboard (Precision & Electronics Product Validation) - Infield Alpha Test Engineer

Job Purpose

The Infield Alpha Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and supporting in-field validation/testing of pre-production agricultural equipment, Precision Technology solutions, and digital services in real-world customer operating environments. The role serves as a critical link between Product Engineering, and Customers by evaluating system performance, identifying defects, collecting data, and providing detailed technical feedback to drive product quality and readiness for market release.

This is a remote, UK-based role requiring frequent travel within the UK and internationally. Regular outdoor work in agricultural, customer and field-testing environments is essential. Workload may vary in line with agricultural seasons and critical testing periods. Occasional evening or weekend work may therefore be required. The role is also expected to support internal validation teams with standard and regression testing on vehicles and test benches, as required, particularly during quieter or off-season periods.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning and Delivery

• Develop test plans, test cases and validation procedures.
• Conduct customer-mission and seasonal testing across different agricultural applications and regions.
• Install, configure, maintain and operate prototype, vehicles, hardware and software in the field.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and software version control

Issue Investigation and Verification

• Identify, reproduce and track defects, performance concerns and usability issues.
• Capture diagnostic evidence, including CAN logs, system logs, screenshots and machine data.
• Verify corrective actions through regression testing.
• Monitor reliability, performance and user experience throughout the test lifecycle.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work directly with customers, dealers and operators to understand field requirements.
• Translate field feedback into clear and actionable product improvements.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Software Engineering, Validation and Quality teams.
• Produce clear test reports, mission summaries and technical recommendations.
• Travel extensively to customer sites, proving grounds and field locations.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Agricultural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Precision Agriculture, Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Experience operating and evaluating agricultural machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to analyse technical data and communicate findings clearly in reports and discussions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.
• Valid driving licence.
• Ability to travel extensively within the UK, and Europe

Key Competences and Behaviours

Technical expertise: Strong understanding of agricultural machinery, precision farming, Vehicle and Implement auto-guidance, connectivity and diagnostic tools.

Problem solving: Uses structured investigation, data analysis and root-cause identification to resolve issues.

Customer focus: Understands customer and operator needs in real field environments.

Communication: Explains technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ownership: Takes accountability for test preparation, execution, reporting and follow-up, while identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with key testing customers.

Adaptability: Works effectively in changing, seasonal and field-based environments.

Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships across customers, dealers and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in product validation, field testing or product development.
• Knowledge of GNSS guidance, ISOBUS, telematics and vehicle connectivity.
• Understanding of autonomous systems and precision agriculture technology.
• Experience working directly with customers, dealers or field-support teams.