Test Engineer

Share ideas that shape innovation. One of the world's great companies and an innovative leader in technology, John Deere offers an inclusive culture where teamwork thrives and performance is rewarded. It's the perfect career destination for high-level challenge and ongoing growth and mobility. Job Description: Test Engineer For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: www.JohnDeereCareers.com The Product Engineering Center (PEC), with 1,200 employees from over 15 countries, is John Deere’s largest engineering facility worldwide. Our commitment to global customers is to provide products that meet and exceed their expectations in terms of performance, best-in-class features, reliability and quality.  PEC designs tractors that are among the most complex and sophisticated machines in production today. Our products feature innovative transmissions, hydraulics, electronics, operator stations, clean efficient engines and communication systems that use the application of GPS technology.  John Deere invests roughly $1 million each day in leading edge research and development to provide our customers with high-quality, reliable products.  PEC puts tomorrow's technology in the products of today. PEC employees are constantly re-evaluating and pushing concepts, components, technology and products to the limit to keep John Deere a world leader in the agriculture equipment business. Never content with the status quo, the company seeks and retains the brightest minds to bring the most advanced innovations to its products. If you're up to the challenge of bringing the future to today, we're ready for you to join our team.  PEC is located in the Cedar Valley on the banks of the Cedar River in Northeast Iowa. The two connected communities of Cedar Falls and Waterloo, with a population of 150,000, provide a variety of attractions for both working professionals and families. Cedar Falls is home to the University of Northern Iowa, with 13,000 students and nationally ranked Division I athletic teams. PEC is a short commute whether you live inside the city limits or in one of the smaller communities in the nearby surrounding area. View location information to learn more about the area. One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program.  Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.John Deere Agricultural Equipment Division is seeking an Engineer to coordinate and implement the activities that prepare and test tractors for Continuous Improvement projects and data collection to define tractor performance. This includes tractors from 40 PTO Hp up to 500+ engine Hp. In this position, you will: Implement projects related to the above using the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) to ensure that tractor product program goals are met. Lead in the resolution of product-line based difficult technical issues for continuous improvement whether within the company or with outside suppliers. Exchange necessary information with other functional groups, including monthly updates to management. Develop and track continuous improvement activities. Coordinate collection and analysis of tractor performance data. Education Bachelor of science degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.  Required Skills and Experience Knowledge of basic tractor performance. Agricultural background with knowledge of equipment. Good communication and presentation skills as the position works with marketing, engineering, and service to ensure tractors meet defined requirements Desired Skills and Experience Technical experience relating to design/diagnostics of mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems. Product engineering, design, test, and/or analysis experience. Data acquisition measurements, calibration, and data processing experience.The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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. They may vary from position to position. Join a company that keeps you growing. Because we are a large, global organization with many disciplines and locations, you'll have the opportunity to explore different roles. Plus, our continued growth constantly creates new advancement opportunities. We offer compensation based on both individual and company performance, as well as total rewards package that includes an attractive 401(k), a Defined Benefit Pension plan fully paid by the company, complete health coverage, wellness programs and a variety of other benefits designed to support your success.