Job Description
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Senior Facilities Electrical Engineer - 118763
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Facilites Electrical Engineer for Waterloo Works located in Waterloo IA you will be responsible for designing developing testing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment to support our manufacturing and operational goals. This role requires strong technical capability collaboration attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment. This position will support multiple projects and sites in Waterloo IA. Key responsibilities will include:
- Design and develop electrical systems components and products for industrial and manufacturing applications.
- Create and maintain schematics wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues in equipment machinery or facility systems.
- Lead or support continuous improvement projects including automation upgrades and reliability enhancements use of AI tools to automate process tasks and monitoring needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering maintenance production and quality.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes standards and safety regulations (NEC UL IEC etc.) Arc Flash studies label creation.
- Perform testing analysis and validation of electrical systems and components via software program Schneider PME.
- Support capital projects from conception through implementation.
- Work heavily with vendors contractors and consulting entities on equipment specifications and installation requirements.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
- 5 or more years of electrical engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of Industrial electrical design principles power distribution and control systems.
- Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical EPLAN SolidWorks Electrical).
- Familiarity with PLCs automation or industrial controls.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail .
What Makes You Standout
- Experience in manufacturing industrial operations or equipment design.
- Knowledge of motor drives sensors instrumentation and safety circuits.
- Understanding of programming or ladder logic (Rockwell/Siemens).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
Education
- Ideally a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
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 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
$93324.00 - $139980.00 + 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.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend amend modify or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes which can be made at any time are made by action of the company's board of directors or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity or expression status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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