Production Systems Specialist

Rdo Equipment Australia; Emerald; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RDO Equipment Australia seeks a Production Systems Specialist to support adoption of latest release machine automation technology and prepare stakeholders for autonomous farming systems with emphasis on Grain and Cotton.

You will lead field trials, demonstrations and develop training for staff, customers and supply chain partners, including travel to store locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural mechanisation.
• Knowledge of crop production and basic agronomy.
• Knowledge of GIS software applications and GPS hardware.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to store locations and customers.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the Precision Ag strategy with a team of Precision Ag specialists.
• Determine applicability of new release machine automation technology to local farming systems.
• Work with key account customers to identify Precision Ag solutions for their agribusiness.
• Develop expertise in optimisation of machine setup to maximise ROI from on-machine tech.
• Implement customer and dealership staff training strategies on John Deere Precision Ag solutions.

Skills

Ag mechanisation

Crop production

Agronomy

GIS software

GPS hardware

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel & flexibility

Job description

We are currently seeking a Production Systems Specialist within RDO Equipment’s Precision Farming team, who will support adoption of latest release machine automation technology, and prepare stakeholders for autonomous farming systems with particular focus on the Grain and Cotton industry.

As the dealership expert in John Deere on-machine technology, you will lead field trials and demonstrations, plus develop and deliver training to our staff, customers and supply chain partners.

We would like to hear from you if you have industry experience in Ag Mechanisation, Engineering, Crop Production or Agronomy. Experience in farm equipment operation, setup and operator training advantageous.

The key responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to:

• Supporting the execution of the company Precision Ag strategy with support of a team of Precision Ag specialists
• Determining applicability of new release machine automation technology to local farming systems.
• Works with RDO’s key account customers to identify Precision Ag solutions applicable to their agribusiness.
• Developing expertise in optimisation of machine setup to maximise return on investment from on-machine technology. Quantify and promote technology value proposition through trials and demonstrations
• Implementing customer and dealership staff training strategies on John Deere Precision Ag solutions

You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• Practical experience in & understanding of agricultural mechanisation
• Practical experience in & knowledge of crop production and basic agronomy;
• Knowledge of GIS software applications and GPS hardware;
• Solid organisational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills; and
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to store locations and customers

Who is RDO?

RDO Equipment sells and supports John Deere Construction, Forestry, Agriculture and Turf products, as well as Vermeer Corporation’s range of Construction and Environmental products. Continuing a 60-year Australian legacy of innovation and partnership with Australian industry, we proudly employ more than 800 Australians across our 28 dealership locations throughout Australia. RDO provides specialist sales and aftersales support to customers across industries including agriculture, roads and civil infrastructure, earthmoving, environmental resource management, mining and forestry.

At RDO, our values are the foundation of everything we do. We partner with our people, build customers for life, create opportunities, act with integrity, and play to win. We’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Diversity drives innovation and inclusion fuels success.