Instructional Training Designer at CNH in Ames, IA

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 Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and continuously improving learning experiences that support operational effectiveness and precision farming training initiatives. This role focuses on applying adult learning principles to create engaging, scalable, and effective training solutions for dealer technicians, internal employees, and end-user customers.

The Instructional Designer works closely with technical subject matter experts, training developers, and stakeholders to translate complex technical and operational topics into clear, learner-centered training delivered through web-based, virtual, instructor-led, and performance-support formats.

This position operates on a Hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) and can be based out of any of the following CNH facilities: Ames, IA; Racine, WI; New Holland, PA; or Sioux Falls, SD

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop learner-centered training solutions using adult learning principles, instructional design models, and best practices (e.g., task-based learning, scenario-based learning, microlearning).
• Lead instructional design efforts for operational support and precision farming training, including web-based training, virtual instructor-led training, instructor-led classroom materials, videos, job aids, and performance support tools.
• Partner with subject matter experts, product support, and training developers to analyze learning needs and define appropriate learning objectives, assessments, and delivery methods.
• Translate complex technical, operational, and software-based processes into clear, structured, and engaging learning experiences for audiences with varying levels of experience.
• Establish and maintain instructional design standards, templates, and guidelines to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across training programs.
• Review existing training content and recommend improvements to structure, clarity, instructional effectiveness, and learner engagement.
• Support development of customer-facing training content by ensuring appropriate disclaimers, tone, and learning approaches are applied in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with trainers and facilitators to ensure instructional materials support effective delivery and learner engagement.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and performance data, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Stay current on learning technologies, instructional design trends, and digital learning tools to enhance training strategies and delivery methods.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree with three (3) years of relevant experience or Associate degree with five (5) years of relevant experience related to instructional design, training development, technical education, business, agriculture or equivalents.
• Two or more years of instructional design or training development experience.
• Strong understanding of adult learning methodology and instructional design best practices.
• Experience developing training for technical, operational, or systems-based content.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to structure complex information clearly.
• Proficiency with training development tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe tools, PowerPoint, or equivalent.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10–20% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing training for agricultural, construction, automotive, or industrial equipment environments.
• Familiarity with blended learning strategies (combining self-paced, virtual, and instructor-led training).
• Experience designing performance support tools such as job aids, quick-reference guides, or in-application guidance.
• Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and learning analytics.
• Experience adapting training content for different audiences, including internal employees, dealer technicians, and end-user customers.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $63,750.00 - $97,750.00 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

Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)

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