Factory Automation Engineer

John Deere; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K and retirement benefits

Healthcare benefits with company cont.

Tuition assistance

On-site gyms at Deere locations

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Factory Automation Engineer in East Moline, IL to support shop floor automation, PLC/HMI/SCADA development, and data-driven improvements. You will work on Ignition-based projects, integrate with MES/SCADA, SQL databases, and electrical design, ensuring uptime and operational excellence.

The role requires experience with PLCs, HMIs, SAP-MES or Ignition platforms, and ability to manage projects across teams. Onsite position with a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Background in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Computer).
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SQL, MES/SCADA, and shop floor apps.
• Familiarity with Ignition Vision/Perspective and SCADA concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive shop floor support for manufacturing issues across automation systems.
• Develop and support electrical prints, PLC programs, HMIs, dashboards, and shop floor screens.
• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation and handoff to operations.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical design

SQL databases

Project management

Ignition SCADA

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, CS)

Tools

Ignition Vision

Ignition Perspective

Microsoft SQL

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) - Illinois - East Moline

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Factory Automation Engineer - 125005

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Factory Automation Engineer for John Deere Harvester located in East Moline, IL, you will support shop floor automation systems and deliver automation projects that improve manufacturing performance, equipment uptime, data visibility, and operator experience. This role will include meaningful support and project work related to Ignition-based applications, while also leveraging broader controls, PLC, HMI, MES/SCADA, SQL, electrical design, networking, and troubleshooting skills.

• Provide responsive shop floor support for manufacturing issues impacting equipment uptime, production flow, data collection, and operator interfaces across automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, MES/SCADA tools, SQL databases, and Ignition applications
• Develop, update, and support electrical systems, prints, PLC programs, human-machine interfaces, production reporting tools, and shop floor application screens used to connect machines, tooling, operators, and manufacturing data
• Execute automation and Ignition-related project work from concept through implementation, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and handoff to operations or support teams.
• Support integration of shop floor machines, tooling, and devices with site MES/SCADA platforms, Ignition applications, SQL databases, industrial networks, cybersecurity standards, and PLC-based control systems.
• Ability to work variable shifts, over time and weekends based on business needs

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Background in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Computer, etc.).
• Working knowledge of automation support and troubleshooting, including PLCs, HMIs, computer programming concepts, SQL, MES/SCADA systems, and shop floor application platforms.
• Knowledge ofelectricaldesign and the codes, common practices, and engineering tools required.
• Knowledge of MES/SCADA concepts such as production dashboards, process control, process scheduling, data collection, mistake proofing, device connectivity, and integration with tools such as Ignition Vision/Perspective, SAP-MES, AMES, or JDAAT.
• Project management capability with demonstrated communication, teamwork, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills to manage multiple concurrent automation, controls, application support, and shop floor improvement projects

What Makes You Stand Out

• 2 or more years of experience in an engineering role such as ME, QE, FA, etc
• Experience with engineering tools, systems, databases, reporting tools, or shop floor application platforms; experience with Ignition or similar SCADA/application platforms is a plus.
• 2 or more years of experience inelectricaldesign and the use ofelectricaldrafting software.
• 2 or more years of experience in PLC and/or PC programming, including integration between control systems, databases, and shop floor applications.
• Experience supporting or managing moderate to complex automation, controls, MES/SCADA, production reporting, or shop floor application projects.
• Exposure to Ignition Vision Client, Ignition Perspective, or similar application development platforms, including screen design, tag/database integration, troubleshooting, deployment, or production support.

Education

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

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Science) or equivalent work 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

$86,892.00 - $130,332.00 + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL

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.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.