Corteva Agriscience

Automation Lead

Corteva Agriscience  •  Hungary (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

The Automation Lead is responsible for leading and driving automation, control systems, and digitalization initiatives at the Szarvas seed processing facility.

This role ensures the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of automation systems, while aligning with Corteva standards and operational priorities. The position combines strategic direction with hands-on technical leadership, playing a key role in optimizing production processes and enabling future-ready operations.

Main responsibilities:

  • Automation Strategy & Standards (30%)
    Define and implement the site automation strategy in alignment with Corteva standards. Ensure standardization, scalability, and integration of control systems across all operations.
  • System Reliability & Performance (25%)
    Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of automation and control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI). Lead troubleshooting of complex issues and drive sustainable solutions.
  • Continuous Improvement & Digitalization (20%)
    Identify and lead automation and digitalization projects to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. Support advanced data usage and process optimization initiatives.
  • Project Management (10%)
    Lead and support automation-related capital and improvement projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget control, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Team Leadership & Capability Building (10%)
    Guide and develop automation engineers and technicians. Build internal capabilities and ensure knowledge sharing across the team.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management (5%)
    Collaborate with production, maintenance, EHS, and regional engineering teams. Support alignment with global automation strategies and best practices.

Key stakeholders

External

  • Automation suppliers and system integrators
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Engineering and consulting companies

Internal

  • Site level: Production, Maintenance, and EHS teams
  • Organizational level: Regional Engineering and Digital teams across EMEA

Location:

  • Szarvas Seed Processing Facility, Hungary

Requirements:

  • Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation
  • Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and control systems
  • Experience in project management and system integration
  • Experience in a multinational, matrix organization is an advantage
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Good communication skills
  • Fluent English (spoken and written)

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.

Corteva Agriscience

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience combines industry-leading innovations, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, biologicals, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Year Founded
Unknown
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