Soil Scientist

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Champaign
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Soil Scientist - 90613
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities

• Develop sensing solutions using a wide range of technologies that integrate with the rest of our technology stack to create customer value in agriculture, road-building, earth-moving, and related industries.
• Identify and evaluate new sensing technologies and understand how they can impact our solutions and our customers.

What Skills You Need

• 3 or more years experience using sensing technology to solves customer problems
• The ability to work successfully in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent communication skills to communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent teaming skills to be a part of a global team

What Makes You Stand Out

• Advanced Degree(s) in STEM or related field(s)
• Industry Experience in agriculture, roadbuilding, earthmoving, and related industries
• Expertise in sensor fusion
• Experience successfully converting low-TRL technologies into customer solutions
• Experience in other technology areas including cloud, mobile, data science, and networking
• Experience in business areas outside of product engineering like information technology, customer support or product marketing

Education Details

• BS in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science or a related field required.
• Advanced degree in any of the above highly desirable.

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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