Corteva Agriscience

Manufacturing Execution System – Technical Lead

Corteva Agriscience

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Johnston • Illinois • Iowa • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber SecurityERPSQL

About the role

  • Own the technical architecture, standards, and integrity of MES and related automation systems across production operations.
  • Develop roadmap strategies that guide the evolution of MES and automation capabilities, ensuring MES solutions integrate effectively with industrial automation, enterprise systems, and plant networks.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of MES related production outages and technical issues.
  • Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities supporting productivity, quality, and cost optimization.
  • Maintain and improve PCN (Process Control Network) infrastructure and software; ensure alignment with cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
  • Provide documentation, training, and guidance to support site level automation and MES resources.
  • Lead or support capital project execution, including design, scope development, vendor management, commissioning, and startup.
  • Collaborate with cross regional engineering teams to deploy standards, best practices, and harmonized MES capabilities.
  • Drive adherence to MOC (Management of Change) processes for automation and MES changes.
  • Assist the MES Product Owner in translating business requirements into sustainable, scalable technical solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial automation and/or MES environments.
  • Strong expertise with industrial automation technologies including PLCs, HMIs, industrial devices, and Rockwell ecosystems.
  • Experience working with manufacturing data architecture and database management systems (e.g. SQL systems, reporting tools).
  • Solid understanding of Windows Server/PC environments (physical & virtual) and industrial networking.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems and support production operations.
  • Effective communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
  • Preferred: Experience with Delmia Apriso MES, FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar manufacturing platforms.
  • Familiarity with recipe/batch management, ERP integrations, and historian systems.
  • Experience developing and/or deploying global standards across distributed manufacturing networks.
  • Strong problem solving ability and data driven decision making mindset.
  • Passion for continuous learning and technology innovation.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
industrial automationMESPLCsHMIsRockwell ecosystemsSQL systemsWindows Serverindustrial networkingrecipe managementERP integrations
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproject managementproblem solvingdata driven decision makingcontinuous learningtechnology innovation