Product Engineer, Testing
About The Position
John Deere is seeking a Product Engineer, Testing to join their team at the Horicon Works facility in Horicon, WI. This role involves planning and coordinating lab testing for design projects, ranging from single component development to complete system/vehicle programs. The engineer will operate within the Product Verification and Validation (PV&V) and Design Engineering communities, analyzing and determining necessary product validation testing procedures to meet product requirements. The position requires developing and managing the execution of component and/or machine-level lab durability or performance testing, organizing test plans, and working with technicians to ensure timely completion of tests supporting Product Development Process (PDP) milestones. The role also involves analyzing complex data, drawing conclusions, making recommendations, and providing technical support to the cross-functional team, including wage technicians, to drive results. VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Requirements
- 2 or more years technical experience, 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, as well as the ability to facilitate meetings, and knowledge sharing
- Experience planning and executing multiple tasks to project goals and milestones
- Demonstration of being a self-directed individual with excellent organizational, root cause analysis, and problem solving skills
- Ability to interpret, analyze, and present technical information using practical judgment
Nice To Haves
- 2 or more years technical experience with powertrain, vehicle systems development and/or test
- Knowledge of Utility Vehicle &/or Riding Lawn Equipment industries and their applications
- Experience with product verification/validation testing with utility vehicles or automotive-similar systems
- Experience utilizing data analysis techniques to draw appropriate, actionable conclusions that support decision-making processes.
- Knowledge of systematic corrective action process (8D, 5 Why, etc.)
- Knowledge of John Deere systems (NCCA, Vision, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Operate in a team environment within PV&V (Product Verification and Validation) and the Design Engineering community
- Analyze and determine testing procedures which must be completed 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 be able to 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 the cross functional team including wage technicians to drive results
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
