Product Engineer, Testing

About the role

As a PVV/Test Engineer at John Deere Horicon Works in Horicon, WI, you will plan and coordinate lab testing work for design projects, ranging from single components to complete system/vehicle development programs of moderate scope.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a team environment within PV&V (Product Verification and Validation) and the Design Engineering community.
• Analyze and determine testing procedures required for product validation to satisfy product requirements.
• Develop and manage the execution of component and/or machine-level lab durability or performance testing in a lab environment.
• Organize lab test plans and work with wage technicians to complete lab tests on schedule, supporting PDP milestones.
• Analyze complex data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Provide technical support and communicate with cross-functional teams, including wage technicians, to drive results.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of technical experience in design and/or testing of products.
• 1 or more years of experience with PDP and knowledge of the overall process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings and knowledge sharing.
• Experience planning and executing multiple tasks to meet project goals and milestones.
• Demonstrated ability as a self-directed individual with strong organizational, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and present technical information using practical judgment.

Qualifications

A degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent.

Skills

• 2 or more years of technical experience with powertrain, vehicle systems development, and/or test.
• Knowledge of Utility Vehicle and/or Riding Lawn Equipment industries and their applications.
• Experience with product verification/validation testing for utility vehicles or automotive-similar systems.
• Experience utilizing data analysis techniques to draw actionable conclusions that support decision-making processes.
• Knowledge of systematic corrective action processes (8D, 5 Why, etc.).
• Knowledge of John Deere systems (NCCA, Vision, etc.).

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

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Pay

$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + Benefits

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.