Design Engineer, Operator Station

John Deere; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

Healthcare benefits

401K

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

John Deere in Waterloo, IA, is seeking a Design Engineer, Operator Station to lead the design, development, validation, and support of Operator Station systems for the 1750 Cab platform. You will own operator-focused components and collaborate with global teams to ensure ergonomic, reliable solutions.

Candidates should have strong CAD skills (Creo/Windchill preferred), EPDP experience, and the ability to translate requirements into practical engineering outcomes. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering design principles and validation processes.
• Experience with structured product development processes such as EPDP or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering results on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, validation, and product support of Operator Station systems for the 1750 Cab platform across applications.
• Own operator-focused components and subsystems (cab structure, interiors, seating, controls, displays).
• Translate customer and product requirements into robust engineering solutions improving comfort, visibility, usability, quality, and productivity.
• Drive EPDP deliverables to meet technical, quality, cost, timing, and risk objectives.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with global Operator Station teams.
• Coordinate design reviews, DFMEA, issue resolution, and verification and validation plans.
• Provide technical leadership for integrating displays, cameras, connectivity, and infotainment features.
• Develop engineering specifications, test plans, standards, and documentation to support reuse.

Skills

Engineering design

EPDP

Project management

Analytical thinking

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo/Windchill

CAD

Job description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

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

Function: Product Engineering (CA)

Title: Design Engineer, Operator Station - 122282

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Design Engineer, Operator Station for John Deere Ag Engineering - Modules located at Waterloo-PEC, you will:

• Lead the design, development, validation, and product support of Operator Station systems for the 1750 Cab platform across Row Crop, Heavy Draft, and Crop Care applications.
• Own operator-focused components and subsystems including cab structure, interiors, wipers, glass, storage solutions and provide integration support for seating, controls, displays, infotainment, visibility systems, lighting, HVAC, and operator comfort features.
• Translate customer and product requirements into robust engineering solutions that enhance operator comfort, visibility, ease of use, quality, and productivity.
• Drive execution of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) deliverables, ensuring technical, quality, cost, timing, and risk objectives are achieved.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Management, Marketing, ISG, Vehicle Architecture, and global Operator Station teams.
• Coordinate design reviews, requirement management activities, DFMEA development, issue resolution, and verification and validation plans.
• Provide technical leadership for integration of emerging technologies including displays, cameras, connectivity, autonomy-enabling features, next-generation infotainment, and electrical architecture updates.
• Develop engineering specifications, test plans, design standards, and technical documentation to support platform reuse and portfolio consistency.
• Support global product launches and provide production support to manufacturing facilities during build, pilot, and launch activities.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, requirements management, validation processes, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience working within a structured product development process such as EPDP or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering results on schedule.
• Strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills utilizing tools such as NCCA, Advance, DFMEA, 8D, fishbone analysis, or similar quality methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD and product lifecycle management tools (Creo/Windchill preferred).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience related to plastic design, operator station design or testing.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects from concept through production implementation.
• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturing, and global engineering teams.
• Demonstrated customer focus and understanding of operator needs, ergonomics, and human factors principles.
• Demonstrated curiosity and initiative - Seeking to understand how systems work end to end.

Education

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or practical work equivalent experience. Others may apply.

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

$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + 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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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