Design Engineer, Operator Station

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Design Engineer, Operator Station - 122473  
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Design Engineer, Operator Station for Ag Engineering - Modules located in Waterloo, IA , you will:

• Own design engineering tasks for seat tops, seat suspensions, and instructional seats used in Ag applications
• Use Creo Parametric and Parts Data Management systems to produce 3D models, motion envelopes, and drawings. Promote parts through workflow
• Communicate and engage with local and global Operator Station engineers and supporting cross-functional teams
• Prepare and lead formal design reviews 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Experience (educational or practical) with CAD software
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance training or experience 

What Makes You Stand Out

• Design or test experience
• Experience in roles (educational/practical/internship) that required a demonstrated ability to openly communicate and collaborate with a global cross functional team
• Experience using Creo Parametric
• Experience interacting with suppliers to deliver components to production
• Experience with suspensions or ergonomics
• Experience working with the Enterprise Parts Data Management EPDM workflow/process 

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent 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 
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + 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.

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