Electrical Design Engineer, Excavators

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPDP execution with the responsibility of electrical component and harness development and integration for the mid and large size Deere Excavator (DEX) portfolio.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues on test or customer machines.
• Work with global development teams (USA, India, China, and Brazil) to launch new vehicle programs into production.
• Work with PV&V, Supply Management, Manufacturing, Product Support and Quality to deliver optimized solutions.
• Provide the JD Kernersville factory critical project support during new model durability builds, limited production builds and start of production.
• Create and maintain product design guidelines and design books for DEX.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Skills

• 1 or more years of professional product development engineering experience.
• 1 or more years creating and leveraging electrical schematics with knowledge of key electrical concepts and design principles.
• 1 or more years of integrating electrical components (controllers, sensors, wiring harnesses, etc.) into vehicle assemblies within 3D modeling software.
• Prior experience working in a global based environment, collaborating on the resolution of technical issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%.
• Prior experiences in every phase of the EPDP design process.
• Familiarity with modeling tools for harness routing and drawing creation within Creo and Capital Harness.
• Identifies emerging issues, determines root cause, and drives corrective action.
• Works with suppliers of electrical components and/or harnesses.
• Proven ability to diagnose and solve field issues.
• Experience in excavator design or product verification & validation.
• Experience in the design and development of electrical systems for off-road equipment.

Qualifications

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Cont