Product Engineer, Mechanical

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - East Moline
Function: Product Engineering
Title: Product Engineer, Mechanical - 91234
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Product Engineer for John Deere's Combine and Front-End Equipment Engineering team located in Silvis, IL you will....

• Design, analyze, and test new parts and subsystems that improve product performance, reliability, durability, manufacturability, and cost
• Execute/support lab tests and field evaluation of new designs
• Support development of test plans based on risk assessment and data analysis
• Drive resolution of product issues
• Effectively work with cross-functional team members and suppliers to deliver designs that meet performance, durability, cost, and schedule targets

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
What Skills You Need

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to select, develop, analyze, and verify designs
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify key results, and deliver recommendations
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, and proven ability to work effectively with peers from all disciplines, backgrounds, and cultures
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize action
• Growth mindset, willingness to learn
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (up to 50% during harvest seasons) to support development

What Makes You Stand Out

• Agricultural or other off-highway vehicle product design or testing experience
• Product development or manufacturing experience (including internships or co-op programs)
• Experience capturing and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions/recommendations from the data
• Experience using Creo Parametric, Windchill PDMLink, nCode, eDAQ
• Agricultural or other off-highway vehicle operation or service/maintenance experience
• Combine and front-end equipment machine form knowledge and interest
• Course work focus in power & machinery, machine design, control systems

Education Details
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or Mechanical 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 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 and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• 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

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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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