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John Deere Vehicle Performance Engineer in Dubuque, Iowa
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. 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.
Primary Location: United States (US)- Iowa- Dubuque
Function: Product Engineering
Title: Vehicle Performance Engineer- 84621
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Vehicle Performance Engineer for the John Deere Construction & Forestry Division located in Dubuque, IA, you will lead the definition of the vehicle performance requirements for the articulated dump truck (ADT) and large scraper pan product lines.
Work with marketing to understand emerging technologies and future customer needs. This includes acting as the voice of the customer within engineering.
Translate market needs into system and machine level requirements to drive overall machine performance while working with sub-function owners to ensure performance specs are met.
Manage the Integrated Systems Development Process/Technology Development Program (ISDP/TDP) portfolio, the generation and protection of intellectual property, and the documentation of critical product design knowledge.
Act as product line contact for Earthmoving Production Systems.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
What Skills You Need
5 or more years of technical product development experience
Demonstrated technical proficiency in single functional area
Ability to influence without authority for internal and external teams
Willingness to develop machine operation skills to support performance evaluations
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically
What Makes You Stand Out
Ability to drive requirements from incomplete customer needs
Demonstrated technical proficiency in multiple functional areas with an understanding of interdependencies and tradeoffs
Experience with material hauling systems such asADTs and scraper pans
Experience with other machine forms in the Site Development and Quarry & Aggregate production systems
Demonstrated application of systems engineering principles to complex problems
Experience with software systems requirements development
Understanding of CAN based communication and tools (VSpy)
Understanding of telemetric data capabilities and datasets (JDLink)
Experience with data analysis, kinematics, and dynamics modeling toolsets (nCode, Matlab, Simulink, Simscape Multi-body)
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
BS in Mechanical, Agriculture, or Electrical Engineering
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here (http://www.deere.com/en/our-company/john-deere-careers/why-john-deere/) to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.