About Syngenta

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities.  We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance.  Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, design, and deployment of standardized mechanization and automation solutions across R&D stations and trialing operations
• Drive scalability and continuous improvement of mechanization frameworks to enhance productivity and cost efficiency
• Pilot and implement new technologies (e.g., precision agriculture, IoT, smart equipment) to support Smart / Connected Farm initiatives
• Partner with station teams to optimize mechanized field operations and develop SOPs for consistent execution
• Establish and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure reliability, safety, and uptime of all equipment
• Oversee asset lifecycle management including planning, repair, upgrades, and replacement of rolling stock
• Manage vendors, cross-functional stakeholders, and mechanization projects (budget, timeline, delivery, and training)

• Bachelor’s or higher in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in agricultural mechanization, farm operations, or engineering roles
• Proven track record in deploying mechanization, automation, or engineering improvement projects
• Strong knowledge of agricultural machinery, equipment systems, and preventive maintenance practices
• Familiarity with precision agriculture technologies (e.g., GPS, sensors, IoT, digital farming tools)

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills in a cross-functional environment
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset with adaptability to innovation and new technologies

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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