Research Equipment Specialist

At Corteva Agriscience, you'll help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture, solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology and putting people first.

You have the opportunity to join our team as a Research Equipment Specialist in Tlajomulco (Mexico).

This position focuses on maximizing the return on investment in field research equipment (e.g., tractors, planters, combines, etc.). Areas of focus include: developing plans to service equipment; training and interacting with personnel at Research and Seed Production Centers to effectively maintain and utilize the equipment; assist with equipment selection, capacity planning and budget development; and doing appropriate testing of new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment to increase utilization and/or data quality. This position is an integral part of and works closely with the global Research Equipment Support Team (i.e., REST), to effectively deploy and/or support common equipment by leveraging information and expertise.

Responsabilities

• Support effective & safe use of research equipment by Research and Seed Production teams, to generate high quality and timely data and seeds via pre-season equipment readiness, user training and in-season troubleshooting and field support to minimize downtime.
• Develop specifications for purchasing, servicing, and/or upgrading (includes appropriate testing; work with Engineering, REST, vendors, et al.)
• Remain current on new and emerging equipment technology by participating in professional meetings, interacting with equipment providers, and through regular interactions with Global REST team members.
• Provide logistical support for equipment movements among users and testing locations
• Effectively manage assets and resources while maintaining a professional working environment that exemplifies our core values
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field is required, with at least three years of experience working with agricultural equipment – preferably research equipment. A major in agricultural engineering or mechanization is preferred but other areas of emphasis will be considered, with evidence of some coursework and/or experience related to agricultural mechanization/engineering.
• Effective communications skills are essential as well as the ability to work in team environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work alone, unsupervised and possibly in remote locations
• Available to work long hours, weekends and possible holidays at different times throughout the year.
• Available for International travel with overnight stays, occasionally with very short notice.
• Proficiency with personal computers and office software programs is essential
• Demonstrated competency in organization and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated competency with 12 and 24Vdc electrical systems.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
• Basic understanding of PLC controls, CAN bus and Ethernet based networks.
• intermediate level of English