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Engineer

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns, and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

This an onsite position is eligible for telework arrangement (1 day a week remote eligibility) at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.

As an Engineer for Combine Front-end Equipment (FEE) Product Engineering Team located in Silvis, IL. You will support product development verification and validation efforts including identify root cause, contain, and resolve FEE product issues identified in warranty or through the product development cycle. In addition, you will:
 
  • Support lab tests and field evaluation efforts to keep design delivery of future product upgrades on track for implementation.
  • Effectively work in a cross-functional team environment to develop and implement robust engineering solutions.
  • Design and execute test plans based on risk assessment and data analysis.
 
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

 
  • Demonstrated ability applying engineering principles to select, develop, and verify designs.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to capture, analyze, and present conclusions from development data.
  • Strong communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with peers, suppliers, and other functional areas.
  • Able and willingness to travel up to 25% during the harvest seasons to support development.
 

What Makes You Stand Out

 
  • Product design or product testing experience.
  • Product Validation & Verification (PV&V) experience; Production Delivery Process (PDP) and Continuous Improvement (CI) process experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to seek out or use analysis, rapid prototyping, and other lab methods to verify design improvements, not defaulting to field time to build confidence.
  • Experience using Creo (or similar modeling software), PDMLink, NCCA, eDAQ, nCode.
  • Background in construction or agricultural equipment operation.
  • Experience or interest in software or electrical systems testing, tools, and processes.

Education

 
Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.
 
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. 
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.