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 At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Waterloo   

As a Product Development Specialist with John Deere Waterloo Works, you will:

Set up, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, instrumentation and electrical systems and equipment to conduct laboratory and field tests of tractors and component assemblies and parts to obtain engineering data for product development and improvement. 

Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Effectively work with engineers / customers in planning, developing, implementing, and analyzing the results of laboratory and field test processes; perform all work required for product development, testing and evaluation.
• Set up and conduct laboratory tests on experimental vehicles, engines, and components using electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical instrumentation on dynamometers and associated test equipment to determine performance, power economy, efficiency, environment, vibrations, fatigue, durability, and operational characteristics.
• Develop, build, calibrate, install, maintain, and operates electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical instrumentation and test equipment in the experimental test laboratory and instrumentation vehicles; conduct tests to obtain engineering data for evaluation and design of vehicles, engines, and components.
• Assemble, disassemble, diagnose problems, overhaul, repair, adjust, and test experimental vehicles, engines, and components parts, performing major mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic work to determine accuracy of specifications, part dimensions, adjustments, functional performance, stability, durability, and field service feasibility characteristics.
• Set up and maintain test setups, test fixtures, associated controls, and instrumentation.
• Check, service, and calibrate test equipment to keep it in satisfactory operating condition.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
  • At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
• Electrical or Mechanical journeyperson's card or degree in Electrical / Mechanical / or Automotive Technology related field, or at least 2 years of Electrical / Mechanical / or Automotive maintenance work experience (or equivalent Military experience).
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability and willingness to work potential overtime (including weekends).

What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Post secondary degree in related technical field (2 or 4 years). 
• At least 5 years of engine / vehicle mechanical and/or electrical technician experience
• At least 1 year of experience with product development testing and data acquisition; including:
  • Proficiency with relevant computer software applications
  • Experience with experimental test installation design and fabrication

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else? 

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving - this is the place for you.  

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter. 

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.  

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses 
• Savings & Retirement benefits 
• Wellbeing - Physical and Mental Healthcare 
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Tuition Assistance 
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations 
• Charitable contribution match 
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, 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.