As a Factory Automation Engineer you will support and collaborate on factory automation projects update documentation and troubleshoot issues related to automation equipment.

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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
What Skills You Need• 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
What Makes You Stand Out• 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++)
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:• Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical or Computer Science)
What You'll Get
At John Deere you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. 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. Additionally we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path including:

• 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

$86892.00 - $130332.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
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.
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