at John Deere in East Moline, Illinois, United States
Job Description
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois – East Moline
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Senior Engineer, Lighting Systems – 98767
Onsite/Remote: Partial Remote Position
This position is eligible for remote work at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer, Operator Station Lighting for John Deere – Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) located in East Moline, IL or Waterloo, IA, you will….
+ Lead development and execution of Operator Station interior/exterior lighting for global Tractor, Crop Harvesting, Crop Care, and Hay & Forage cabs
+ Engage with global supply base to continually improve lighting cost, quality, and performance to exceed business and customer needs; advocate and support parts proliferation across the Enterprise
+ Develop off-road lighting specifications and associated OS component-level specifications in collaboration with product line experts
+ Develop on-road lighting & marking solutions (beacons, position lights, stop/tail/turn lights, amber warning lights, extremity lights, and reflectors) in collaboration with product line experts
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
What Skills You Need
+ 5 or more years design experience in electrical or mechanical systems
+ 3 or more years of part modeling, development, and release workflow experience
+ 1 or more years leading a complex design area or subsystem
+ 1 or more years leading supporting engineer(s) to successfully execute engineering tasks
+ Experience translating customer needs to system or component requirements and specifications
+ Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally to key suppliers, other Deere design centers and factories, and customers
What Makes You Stand Out
+ Design or test experience with on-road, off-road, or operator station electrical hardware or systems
+ Experience interacting with suppliers to deliver components to production
+ Experience with light pattern specification and analysis
+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with global teams
+ Design or analysis experience with multiple materials, such as plastics, metal fabrications, and aluminum die castings
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
+ Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering, or similar discipline
What You’ll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. 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. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
+ Flexible work arrangements
+ Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
+ Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
+ 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
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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.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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