Research Equipment Specialist Team Supervisor

At Corteva Agriscience, you’ll help us grow what’s next. Join a team building the future of agriculture—solving global food challenges through innovation, technology, and a people-first approach.

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Research Equipment Specialist Team Supervisor to join our team in York, NE. In this role, you will support field research equipment operations, lead a team, and collaborate with research centers across North America to ensure our equipment is maintained, utilized, and continuously improved for optimal performance and data quality.

**Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Equipment Operations: Champion the safe and effective use of field research equipment across multiple research centers.

• Travel & Support: Visit Corteva research centers throughout North America to provide hands-on training, troubleshooting, and support for equipment maintenance and operation.

• People Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Safety Stewardship: Own and model a strong safety mindset, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and proper use of PPE.

• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee and perform service, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance on equipment—directly, through your team, or with vendors.

• Training: Facilitate training sessions for equipment users, both individually and in small groups.

• Logistics: Prepare equipment for shipment or storage, including cleaning, loading, and unloading according to established procedures.

• Inventory & Tools Management: Ensure effective management of parts inventory and both hand and software tools.

• Testing & Validation: Conduct field and shop testing of equipment, validating performance and recommending improvements.

• Administrative Duties: Maintain maintenance records, create training materials, generate reports, and process invoices.

• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the team and business objectives.

What Skills You Need:

• Associate's degree in mechanized agriculture, agricultural engineering, industrial technology, or a related field required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Experience working with and/or maintaining agricultural equipment.

• Familiarity with fabrication, mechanical systems, electrical concepts, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word); comfortable with technology (e.g., iPads).

• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

• Valid US driver’s license.

• Willingness and ability to facilitate training for small groups.

• Ability to travel within the assigned region, including overnight stays as needed (company vehicle provided for business travel).

• Understanding of the cyclical nature of agriculture and sensitivity to time constraints associated with biological products.

• Ability to, with or without reasonable accommodation:

  • Climb/work in elevated areas

  • Stand/sit for extended periods

  • Work indoors/outdoors in varying weather conditions

  • Lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Perform repetitive motion and lifting tasks

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and be on call during seasonal peaks.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanized agriculture, agricultural engineering, industrial technology, or a related field.

• Experience with agricultural field equipment.

• Previous experience facilitating training sessions.

• Supervisory or people leadership experience.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

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