Staff Systems Engineer-Application Equipment

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Ankeny
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Staff Systems Engineer-Application Equipment - 107732
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Staff Systems Engineer for Precision Upgrades located in Des Moines, IA, you will:

• Lead the engineering and implementation of advanced technologies on Deere and non-Deere equipment through a rapid 1-year design/development cycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions while only influencing without direct authority.
• Communicate directly with dealers and customers (internal and external) on technical topics in a non-technical fashion.
• Utilize critical problem-solving and investigative capability to diagnose and rectify machine issues directly as well as remotely

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

• 5 or more year's of experience understanding the engineering and application of complex multi-disciplinary systems to solve agricultural and/or construction-related tasks
• 5 or more year's of experience in engineering complex machine systems
• 5 or more years of extended experience with design systems including Creo, PDM, SAP, etc
• 5 or more years of in-depth experience with application equipment working in an engineering role with knowledge of customer usage, machine function, and theory of operation
• 3 or more years of directly leading an engineering team in a focused functional area (i.e. hydraulics, electrical, or structural)
• 3 or more years leading PDP projects or significant CI projects from initiation to full production
• Capability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions while only influencing without direct authority
• Strong ability to communicate directly with dealers and customers on technical topics in a non-technical fashion
• Critical problem-solving and investigative capability to diagnose and rectify machine issues directly as well as remotely
• Ability to travel up to 25%

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in a cross-functional (hardware, software, manufacturing, order fulfillment, product support) team experience
• Practice developing Product Verification and Validation plans
• Tracking continuous improvement change requests, work completion, and implementation dates
• Experience working in global design development teams
• Capability to share product knowledge with and develop teammates
• Familiarity with Deere machines in operational or manufacturing environment
• Creativity to deliver new products to customers utilizing non-traditional Deere processes
• Understanding of design for assembly methodologies
• Developing engineering designs in a modular manner to enhance kitting and business efficiencies

Education
Advanced Technical Degrees or Certificates preferred Education:

• Must have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5 or more years' experience or equivalent work-related experience

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

$117,864.00 - $176,784.00 + Benefits
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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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