Technology Instructor, Training

John Deere • Davenport, IA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Technology Instructor - Precision Construction & Machine Technology, you'll be a key player shaping how our dealers, employees and customers adopt, understand and master these innovations. You'll train, inspire, travel, and help bring groundbreaking solutions from concept to real-world use. In addition, you will: Partner with the Product Marketing and Training teams to develop and refine technology training content (current and future solutions) for precision construction Deliver training sessions (classroom, hands-on, field) to John Deere employees, dealer technicians and customers - both at our Davenport, IA location and Sacaton, AZ Evaluate new technology solutions: set up base stations, rovers, modeling/survey systems; test for usability and readiness; provide structured feedback Travel (approx. 50 %) to support dealer training, demo sites and customers

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with precision measurement systems: GPS, 2D, 3D topographical modeling / survey systems, base-station/rover set-up and field calibration
• Proven ability (or strong aptitude) to learn grade-control and machine-technology systems
• Deep understanding of customer-applications involving grade control - you know how the equipment is used in real world, not just how it works in the lab
• Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills - you can translate technical concepts into understandable training for non-engineers
• Self-starter mindset, comfortable working independently
• Ability to travel up to 50 % based on business needs

Nice To Haves

• Strong familiarity with precision-construction tools such as JDLink telematics, SmartGrade grade-control, payload-weighing systems, etc.
• Prior work in a dealer environment, construction equipment sales/service or product-training role
• Comfort in field settings: you're as effective on the demo site or jobsite as you are in the classroom
• Knowledge of the Deere dealer-channel and/or construction products, markets and competitors
• Surveying experience and/or experience with systems from Topcon, Trimble or Leica strongly preferred
• Experience with machine-operation or on-site construction equipment

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Product Marketing and Training teams to develop and refine technology training content (current and future solutions) for precision construction
• Deliver training sessions (classroom, hands-on, field) to John Deere employees, dealer technicians and customers - both at our Davenport, IA location and Sacaton, AZ
• Evaluate new technology solutions: set up base stations, rovers, modeling/survey systems; test for usability and readiness; provide structured feedback
• Travel (approx. 50 %) to support dealer training, demo sites and customers

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees