John Deere Waterloo Works: Product Development Specialist

John Deere•Waterloo, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. And 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. As a Product Development Specialist with John Deere Waterloo Works, you will set up, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, instrumentation and electrical systems and equipment to conduct laboratory and field tests of tractors and component assemblies and parts to obtain engineering data for product development and improvement.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. OR National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) OR At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
Electrical or Mechanical journeyperson’s card or degree in Electrical / Mechanical / or Automotive Technology related field, or at least 2 years of Electrical / Mechanical / or Automotive maintenance work experience (or equivalent Military experience).
Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Ability and willingness to work potential overtime (including weekends).

Nice To Haves

Post secondary degree in related technical field (2 or 4 years).
At least 5 years of engine / vehicle mechanical and/or electrical technician experience
At least 1 year of experience with product development testing and data acquisition; including:
Proficiency with relevant computer software applications
Experience with experimental test installation design and fabrication

Responsibilities

Effectively work with engineers / customers in planning, developing, implementing, and analyzing the results of laboratory and field test processes; perform all work required for product development, testing and evaluation.
Set up and conduct laboratory tests on experimental vehicles, engines, and components using electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical instrumentation on dynamometers and associated test equipment to determine performance, power economy, efficiency, environment, vibrations, fatigue, durability, and operational characteristics.
Develop, build, calibrate, install, maintain, and operates electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical instrumentation and test equipment in the experimental test laboratory and instrumentation vehicles; conduct tests to obtain engineering data for evaluation and design of vehicles, engines, and components.
Assemble, disassemble, diagnose problems, overhaul, repair, adjust, and test experimental vehicles, engines, and components parts, performing major mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic work to determine accuracy of specifications, part dimensions, adjustments, functional performance, stability, durability, and field service feasibility characteristics.
Set up and maintain test setups, test fixtures, associated controls, and instrumentation.
Check, service, and calibrate test equipment to keep it in satisfactory operating condition.
Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).