Senior Manager, Engineering, EFG India

About The Role

AGCO is seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering, EFG India to establish and lead a new engineering organization in Pune, India. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for building and scaling a high-performing engineering team that supports AGCO's global Electronics, Software & Functional (EFG) Engineering organization.The successful candidate will drive engineering excellence across electronics, software, electrical systems, model-based engineering, digital engineering, and emerging AI-enabled development practices while collaborating closely with global teams across Europe, North America, and South America.This is a unique opportunity to shape AGCO's future engineering capabilities and create a best-cost global engineering hub that delivers innovative and scalable solutions for next-generation agricultural machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Build & Scale Engineering Organization

Establish and grow AGCO's Electronics, Software & Electrical Engineering team in India. Define organizational structure, capability requirements, and workforce plans. Lead recruitment, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning. Foster collaboration with global engineering teams across Europe, North America, and Brazil.

Engineering Leadership & Delivery

Lead end-to-end development activities across electronics, software, and electrical engineering. Drive engineering execution aligned with AGCO's product development system and V-cycle development methodology. Ensure delivery excellence, quality, and operational efficiency.

Model-Based & Digital Engineering

Drive adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model-Based Design (MBD). Lead implementation of Digital Twin, simulation, and virtual validation capabilities. Establish modern engineering practices that improve quality and reduce development cycles.

Electrical & Software Systems Development

Oversee software architecture, embedded software development, and electrical system design. Lead integration of electronic, electrical, and software systems into machine platforms. Support user interface development and advanced engineering solutions.

AI & Engineering Transformation

Champion AI-enabled engineering practices across the organization. Identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity through automation and AI. Drive innovation in software development, testing, validation, and systems engineering.

People Leadership

Build, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team. Create a culture of innovation, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. Establish performance objectives and development plans.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Becholer's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline. 12-18 Years engineering leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Strong experience in embedded systems and software development. Deep knowledge of:Software ArchitectureModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Model-Based Design (MBD)Simulation & Virtual ValidationElectrical Systems DevelopmentExperience establishing or scaling engineering organizations. Experience working in global, cross-functional environments. International collaboration experience with European engineering organizations is highly preferred.

Preferred Experience

Building and managing engineering teams in India. Digital Twin implementation. AI-assisted engineering and software development. Complex electronics and software development programs. Agricultural, automotive, industrial equipment, aerospace, or heavy machinery industries.

Success Measures

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

Building and scaling AGCO's Electronics, Software & Electrical Engineering capability in India. Delivering high-quality engineering solutions on time and within budget. Accelerating adoption of MBSE, MBD, Digital Twin, and AI-enabled engineering practices. Developing a highly engaged and high-performing engineering organization. Enabling strong collaboration with AGCO's global engineering network.

Why Join AGCO?

At AGCO, you'll help shape the future of sustainable agriculture while working with cutting-edge technologies, global teams, and industry-leading engineering experts. This role provides a unique opportunity to build a strategic engineering center from the ground up and make a lasting impact on AGCO's global engineering transformation.

AGCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace where innovation thrives through diverse perspectives.