Harvesting automation concept systems engineer

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Harvesting automation concept systems engineer

Requisition ID: 5801

Job Location: Zedelgem - Belgium, Piracicaba - São Paulo - Brazil, Sorocaba - São Paulo - Brazil

Category for Job Posting: Research and Development

Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time

Working Mode for Job Posting: Hybrid

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At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

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If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose

As a Harvesting Automation Concept Systems Engineer, you will develop next-generation sensing, control, and automation technologies for future harvesting equipment.

You will lead innovation projects from early concept creation through simulation, prototype development, vehicle integration, and field validation. Working at the intersection of machine automation, sensing technologies, software, and agricultural machinery, you will transform emerging technologies into practical solutions that improve harvesting productivity, efficiency, and operator experience.

This role combines systems engineering, hands-on control/sensor development, field testing, and collaboration with product platforms, simulation teams, vehicle electronics teams, and external research partners.

Key Responsibilities

Develop innovative sensing, control, and automation concepts for future harvesting products.

Define system architectures, functional concepts, requirements, interfaces, and validation strategies.

Evaluate and mature emerging technologies in automation, AI, machine learning, sensing, robotics, and advanced controls.

Develop simulation models and collaborate with advanced simulation teams to evaluate concepts before vehicle implementation

Lead field-testing activities and validation campaigns under real-world harvesting conditions.

Design robust sensing and control solutions capable of operating in challenging agricultural environments, including dust, mud, vibration, varying crop conditions, and changing environmental factors.

Analyze test data, identify root causes, and implement improvements to achieve performance targets.

Collaborate with global engineering teams to transfer successful concepts into future product development programs.

Work with universities, research institutes, and technology partners to accelerate innovation. Support and mentor interns and students involved in innovation projects.

Experience Required

Master's degree or PhD in Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence or a related field.

Minimum 4 year working experience on Mechatronic systems.

Experience with agricultural, off-road or mobile machinery.

Willingness to travel and participate in field evaluations

(indication: 6weeks / year)

Preferred Qualifications

Strong interest in innovation and development of new technologies and challenges within existing solutions.

Knowledge of systems engineering, controls, sensing technologies, simulation, or software development:

Control systems (Matlab/Simulink)

Machine perception and sensor fusion

Computer vision and machine learning

Data analytics and Python development

Embedded software development

Vehicle automation and autonomous systems

Simulation and virtual validation

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to combine conceptual thinking with hands-on engineering.

Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.

Experience working with universities or research partners.

What We Offer

Working at CNH means working in an international environment with numerous development opportunities. At our site in Zedelgem, you will work alongside more than 2,500 colleagues on innovative agricultural machinery. You will receive:

An attractive salary package with fringe benefits such as insurance, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, a cafeteria plan (Flex Ben), and 20.5 ADV days on top of your statutory vacation.

A traffic-free working environment that is easily accessible.

The opportunity to grow in a multidisciplinary team with an impact on the end product.

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