Innovation Engineer - Seeds

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a highly motivated Innovation Engineer to lead and drive innovation across our production operations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions, standardizing manufacturing processes, leveraging data and technology, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Innovation Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize plant operations, enhance product quality, and deliver operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Innovation & Process Improvement:

• Lead and participate in innovative teams to enhance business processes and production effectiveness.
• Identify and drive technological initiatives and automation to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Scope and implement projects in line with assigned areas of responsibilities

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Use data-driven insights to recommend and implement process improvements.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Help develop new dashboards and reporting tools to communicate performance trends and insights to stakeholders on new technology implementation

Technical Leadership & Support:

• Identify vendor partners and implement new technology within the business.
• Coach and assist operations teams to optimize safety, product quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with plant personnel and the capital execution team in the implementation of new technology to optimize operations.

Production & Project Support:

• Monitor process variables and recommend operational changes for improved performance.
• Create and assist with the creation of business cases to justify capital expenditures and coordinate technical aspects of project start-up.
• Travel to production sites to engage with teams and support troubleshooting efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Agricultural Technology, Operations Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Production, Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Improvement or Agriculture.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate, influence, and coordinate across cross-functional teams.
• Technical excellence and high degree of ownership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of process technology, manufacturing equipment, control systems, and production related software (Excel, Rockwell, SAP, etc.).
• Understanding the importance of Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety.

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

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.