Jobs at John Deere in Mexico

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Title: Harness Strategy Engineer - Monterrey

Primary Location: Garza Garcia

Function: Product Engineering (CA)

John Deere is a foremost leader in the ag equipment business, and we continue to put a solid stamp on other industries. For over 150 years, the company’s portfolio continue includes industries related to and outside of agriculture, including Turf, Construction, Forestry and Wind Technologies. The image of John Deere is no longer that of a signature green tractor meandering across a field; it’s been replaced with an image of acceleration, swift progress, and innovative leaping toward the company’s 200th year. The product line alone serves as proof with advances in machine performance, equipment automation, fleet management, and John Deere’s ongoing investment in emerging markets.

Note: All candidates should have their tax situation certificate (Constancia de Siituación Fiscal) up to date with the salary regime to be eligible for the hiring process.

• Define and execute a global strategy for the design, standardization, and optimization of electrical harnesses for specific products within the Common Electrical Systems Engineering group (Crop Care & Combines).
• Ensure quality and performance of parts for customers by analyzing technical specifications, validating compatibility, and supporting preferred component definitions.
• Establish and maintain criteria to assess complexity in harness strategy, guiding key decisionsyond design, performance, and manufacturing processes.
• Explore trends in materials, connectivity, and processes; lead pilot tests and validate feasibility for future programs.
• Develop and update design guidelines to ensure consistency, compliance, and best practices across all programs.
• Monitor key indicators such as cost, timelines, and project performance.
• Maintain strategic relationships with harness suppliers and collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and quality teams to align with program objectives.

• Advanced knowledge in electrical harness design, component selection, and applicable standards.
• Strong understanding of products within the Common Electrical Systems Engineering group (Crop Care & Combines).
• Experience in participating and/or leading product development projects (EPDP and/or TDP).
• Knowledge in Planters and Srpayers.

• Leadership and project management capabilities.
• Ability to negotiate and coordinate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in digital tools and software (Creo, CHS departamentos, Power Automate, ADO).

• Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Electrical Engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 10 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.

Candidates must have the necessary work permits to work in the country.