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Agriculture jobs on OPT span crop science, soil research, agronomy, food systems, and agricultural technology. STEM OPT extensions apply to roles in biological sciences and data-driven ag tech, giving eligible students up to three years of work authorization to build a career in U.S. food and farming sectors.
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Precision Agriculture Trainer
Requisition ID: 5777
Job Location: Field Illinois, Field Iowa, Field Minnesota, Field Nebraska, Field South Dakota, Field Wisconsin
Category: Service and Support
Job Type: Full Time
Working Mode: Field
About us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
The Precision Agriculture Trainer will provide regional targeted training on all precision farming solutions.
This individual will be responsible for training CNH Agriculture dealers and will be required to travel up to 50%.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, prepare, and deliver technical and end-user precision agriculture training for dealer technicians, precision specialists, dealership personnel, internal CNH employees, field teams, and other approved audiences.
- Conduct tailored onsite and virtual dealer training based on submitted training requests, identified regional needs, certification requirements, product launches, support trends, and dealer capability gaps.
- Support delivery of precision certification pathway content, including Precision Professional, Advanced Precision Farming Training, future advanced application courses, and other face-to-face or blended technical training programs as assigned.
- Lead hands-on training activities involving installation, setup, calibration, configuration, operation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and basic repair of precision farming systems on CNH equipment and supported application platforms.
- Train dealers on practical precision workflows, including guidance and steering, displays and user interfaces, connectivity and telematics, FieldOps integration, ISO/task-controller operation, application control, data movement, software updates, activations, and machine-to-implement setup.
- Coordinate dealer training requests from intake through completion, including clarifying audience, objectives, location, equipment needs, software/unlock requirements, training materials, dates, travel, and follow-up expectations.
- Work with dealers, CNH Field Representatives/Delta Teams, Technical Support, Training Development, Commercial Training, Product Management, Engineering, and other internal teams to align training efforts with business needs and product readiness.
- Stay current on CNH precision farming products, integrated solutions, platforms, software releases, service updates, and support trends.
- Participate in train-the-trainer sessions, product immersion events, validation activities, pilot courses, launch readiness work, and technical knowledge-transfer sessions to prepare for future training delivery.
- Provide actionable feedback to training development and product/support teams based on dealer questions, class observations, hands-on issues, field learnings, and course evaluation results.
- Review training feedback and support trends to identify recurring knowledge gaps, refine delivery methods, recommend content improvements, and support creation of quick-reference materials or performance-support resources.
- Assist with preparation and logistics for assigned classes, including reviewing equipment readiness, coordinating training aids, verifying software and unlock requirements, ordering or preparing student materials, and ensuring training environments support the learning objectives.
- Support regional commercial training events, dealer clinics, white-glove or immersive dealer events, and customer-facing demonstrations when the event has a defined precision training need.
- Provide limited technical support assistance when directed by management, especially when support activity creates training value, exposes a repeatable dealer knowledge gap, or supports launch readiness.
- Maintain accurate scheduling, activity tracking, training documentation, and follow-up communication so team capacity, delivered training, and dealer development efforts can be reported consistently.
Experience Required
- Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Education, or related field with 6+ years of experience with precision technology.
In lieu of Bachelor's degree - Associate's degree in Agriculture, Education, or related field with 8+ years of experience with precision technology. - 1+ years direct experience teaching and/or training preferred
Willing to travel approximately 50% to off-site locations to present training courses.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $74,625.00 - $114,425.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at talent.acquisition@cnh.com.
Job Description
Precision Agriculture Trainer
Requisition ID: 5777
Job Location: Field Illinois, Field Iowa, Field Minnesota, Field Nebraska, Field South Dakota, Field Wisconsin
Category: Service and Support
Job Type: Full Time
Working Mode: Field
About us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
The Precision Agriculture Trainer will provide regional targeted training on all precision farming solutions.
This individual will be responsible for training CNH Agriculture dealers and will be required to travel up to 50%.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, prepare, and deliver technical and end-user precision agriculture training for dealer technicians, precision specialists, dealership personnel, internal CNH employees, field teams, and other approved audiences.
- Conduct tailored onsite and virtual dealer training based on submitted training requests, identified regional needs, certification requirements, product launches, support trends, and dealer capability gaps.
- Support delivery of precision certification pathway content, including Precision Professional, Advanced Precision Farming Training, future advanced application courses, and other face-to-face or blended technical training programs as assigned.
- Lead hands-on training activities involving installation, setup, calibration, configuration, operation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and basic repair of precision farming systems on CNH equipment and supported application platforms.
- Train dealers on practical precision workflows, including guidance and steering, displays and user interfaces, connectivity and telematics, FieldOps integration, ISO/task-controller operation, application control, data movement, software updates, activations, and machine-to-implement setup.
- Coordinate dealer training requests from intake through completion, including clarifying audience, objectives, location, equipment needs, software/unlock requirements, training materials, dates, travel, and follow-up expectations.
- Work with dealers, CNH Field Representatives/Delta Teams, Technical Support, Training Development, Commercial Training, Product Management, Engineering, and other internal teams to align training efforts with business needs and product readiness.
- Stay current on CNH precision farming products, integrated solutions, platforms, software releases, service updates, and support trends.
- Participate in train-the-trainer sessions, product immersion events, validation activities, pilot courses, launch readiness work, and technical knowledge-transfer sessions to prepare for future training delivery.
- Provide actionable feedback to training development and product/support teams based on dealer questions, class observations, hands-on issues, field learnings, and course evaluation results.
- Review training feedback and support trends to identify recurring knowledge gaps, refine delivery methods, recommend content improvements, and support creation of quick-reference materials or performance-support resources.
- Assist with preparation and logistics for assigned classes, including reviewing equipment readiness, coordinating training aids, verifying software and unlock requirements, ordering or preparing student materials, and ensuring training environments support the learning objectives.
- Support regional commercial training events, dealer clinics, white-glove or immersive dealer events, and customer-facing demonstrations when the event has a defined precision training need.
- Provide limited technical support assistance when directed by management, especially when support activity creates training value, exposes a repeatable dealer knowledge gap, or supports launch readiness.
- Maintain accurate scheduling, activity tracking, training documentation, and follow-up communication so team capacity, delivered training, and dealer development efforts can be reported consistently.
Experience Required
- Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Education, or related field with 6+ years of experience with precision technology.
In lieu of Bachelor's degree - Associate's degree in Agriculture, Education, or related field with 8+ years of experience with precision technology. - 1+ years direct experience teaching and/or training preferred
Willing to travel approximately 50% to off-site locations to present training courses.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $74,625.00 - $114,425.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at talent.acquisition@cnh.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Agriculture
Target research universities and land-grant institutions
Land-grant universities like Iowa State and UC Davis run large agricultural research programs that regularly hire OPT students. These institutions understand work authorization timelines and often have international student hiring experience built into their HR processes.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
Degrees in biological sciences, environmental science, and agricultural engineering typically qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, so you can confidently communicate your full authorization timeline to employers.
Lead with your authorization window, not just the degree
Employers in agriculture often have seasonal hiring cycles. Telling them upfront that you have two or three years of work authorization helps them plan around crop seasons, research cycles, and project timelines rather than worrying about short-term gaps.
Target agribusiness companies with established international programs
Large agribusiness firms like Corteva, Bayer Crop Science, and Cargill have global workforces and structured international hiring processes. They're more likely to be familiar with OPT authorization requirements than smaller regional operations.
Align your role to your field of study precisely
USCIS requires OPT employment to be directly related to your major. A soil science graduate working in agronomy research is clearly aligned. Document that connection explicitly in your job offer letter to avoid issues during any future visa status review.
Report employment to your DSO within 10 days of starting
Once you accept an agriculture role, you must update your employment details in SEVIS through your DSO within 10 days. Failing to report on time puts your OPT status at risk, even if the job itself is a strong match for your degree.
Agriculture OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in agriculture on OPT without a STEM degree?
Yes. Standard OPT provides 12 months of work authorization regardless of degree type, so students with degrees in agricultural science, horticulture, or food systems can work in relevant roles. The 24-month STEM extension is only available if your specific CIP code appears on the STEM designated degree program list maintained by ICE.
Does seasonal or contract agricultural work count for OPT?
It can, but with conditions. OPT employment must average at least 20 hours per week to remain valid. Short-term seasonal contracts that fall below that threshold, or unpaid positions without clear educational relevance, may not satisfy the OPT employment requirement. Consult your DSO before accepting contract-based or harvest-season roles to confirm they qualify.
How do I find agriculture employers who are familiar with OPT authorization?
Migrate Mate lists agriculture jobs from employers who have a track record of hiring international candidates, making it easier to identify roles where OPT authorization won't be a barrier. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization concerns late in the process.
What agricultural roles typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Roles in agricultural engineering, soil science, plant biology, food technology, environmental science, and data-driven precision agriculture frequently qualify when the underlying degree has a STEM-designated CIP code. Positions focused purely on manual labor, farm operations management, or non-technical administration generally do not qualify, even at an otherwise technical agribusiness company.
Can I work for a farm or small agricultural operation on OPT?
Yes, as long as the work is directly related to your field of study and meets the minimum 20-hour-per-week requirement. Small farms and family operations are eligible employers under OPT rules. The challenge is that smaller employers are often less familiar with OPT documentation requirements, so you may need to explain the process and provide your EAD card details proactively.