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 Global Technical Expert Combine Residue Management will be responsible as technical expert for residue management systems (for all CNH combines: conventional, hybrid & rotary). She/he is responsible for the technical executions/configurations and functional performance of the residue mgt package including the supporting structure for surrounding systems. (carry Engine Platform, Ladder, …) He/she is not only working on new concepts in cooperation with innovation and platforms but as well supporting current products. Reliability & durability of the residue mgt components are as well fallen under the responsibility of the global technical expert. 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design assumptions of residue management. Will “translate” the program requirements into design assumptions/technical specifications. 
• Support design engineers for design, layout and drawing activities related to residue management. 
• Determines the functional layout with the team and is responsible for the functionality and the quality of the concepts. Technical responsible for drawings/models which are developed and released to production.
• Is capable to forecast functional capacities of current & new concepts from CNH industrial designs and competition. 
• Responsible for functional/technical support to manufacturing, service, marketing, ... on residue management and training roll outs in entire PE.
• Responsible for the TRL (Technology Readiness Level) of residue management and the technical roadmap, including mapping of systems, commonality between systems and platforms, status of today, summary of past developments.  
• Supports the platforms for current & new products, quality improvement, cost reductions, CPI design and manufacturing issue resolution support related to residue management. 
• Align with Chief Engineers on technical solutions that support GPD programs. 
• Identify and collect information pertinent to engineering calculations to analyze and resolve design/functional problems.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams of individuals on complex problems.

Experience Required

• Agronomic skills/background 
• Mechatronic knowledge as electronics
• Precision knowledge (mapping of data) 
• Familiarity with Creo, FMEA, DOE, EDEM, FEA, Pugh Concept selection and test procedures is desirable. 
• Excellent written and oral communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment. 
• Must be available to travel to field test sites (Global) as required (20% or more). 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical, civil or agricultural engineering and 5 plus years' experience in crop harvesting or other engineering activities where crop is processed.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or agricultural engineering and 7 plus years' experience in crop harvesting or other engineering activities where crop is processed.

What We Offer

At CNH 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.

Working at CNH means working in an environment where, thanks in part to its international character, numerous development opportunities are available. More than 2,500 people work at CNH Belgium’s site in Zedelgem. This single location houses various departments, ranging from design—with an R&D center employing around 400 people—to production, service, dealer training, and all support departments.

CNH Belgium in Zedelgem is also located in a traffic-free area and is easily accessible.

We offer a very attractive salary package with numerous fringe benefits such as insurance, eco vouchers, meal vouchers, a cafeteria plan (Flex Ben), and no less than 20.5 working time reduction days on top of the statutory vacation days (in a full-time system).

Are you as passionate as our people? Would you like to be part of a great team and help build the most innovative and largest agricultural machines on the market? Apply now!