Factory Automation Engineer

John Deere•Waterloo, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: Factory Engineering (CA) Title: Factory Automation Engineer - 119233 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As a Factory Automation Engineer for JD Engine Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will: • Support Factory Needs with automation related items, including mistake-proofing, vision systems, SCADA and MES systems etc. • Collaborate with Engine Works team and others across the division/enterprise on future initiatives • Assist with critical factory automation projects that support safety, quality, or efficiency initiatives • Assist other factory automation engineers with support as required in troubleshooting • Update electrical prints, programming and other documentation for shop floor equipment including human-machine interfaces (HMI) and programmable logic controllers (PLC) VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Requirements

2+ years experience in factory setting
1+ years experience programming PLCs
Knowledge of software/tools (Kepware, Visual Basic, Power BI, etc.)
Experience in electrical design and the use of electrical drafting software
Experience in project management - moderate scale complex projects

Nice To Haves

1-3 years experience in Ignition
1-3 years experience in JDAAT
Understanding network connectivity requirements for equipment, and VLAN Network Topology
Experience with Cognex, Fanuc or Keyence Vison Applications
Experience with Fanuc Robotics Applications
Experience maintaining or troubleshooting VFD Drive or Servo applications
1 or more years of experience in Structured Query Language (SQL) and Databases
1 or more years of experience in a programing language ( Python, C++)

Responsibilities

Support Factory Needs with automation related items, including mistake-proofing, vision systems, SCADA and MES systems etc.
Collaborate with Engine Works team and others across the division/enterprise on future initiatives
Assist with critical factory automation projects that support safety, quality, or efficiency initiatives
Assist other factory automation engineers with support as required in troubleshooting
Update electrical prints, programming and other documentation for shop floor equipment including human-machine interfaces (HMI) and programmable logic controllers (PLC)

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
$86,892.00 - $130,332.00 + Benefits