Factory Automation Engineer

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Savings & Retirement benefits

Healthcare benefits with a generous HS

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan & discounts

Job summary

John Deere Harvester is seeking a Factory Automation Engineer in East Moline, IL to support shop floor automation, deliver projects, and improve manufacturing performance. You will work across PLCs, HMIs, Ignition, SQL databases, and MES/SCADA platforms to enhance data visibility and operator experience.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical design, control systems, and project delivery, with shifts that may include weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Engineering background in electrical, controls or computer fields.
• Experience troubleshooting automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, MES/SCADA, and shop floor apps.
• Knowledge of electrical design codes and drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive shop floor support for uptime, data collection, and operator interfaces across automation systems.
• Develop and support electrical systems, PLC programs, HMI screens, and production reporting tools.
• Execute Ignition-related automation projects from concept to deployment and handoff to operations.

Skills

Automation troubleshooting

PLC programming

SQL databases

Ignition

HMI development

SCADA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Ignition

SAP-MES

AMES

JDAAT

Electrical drafting software

Job description

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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.
• Knowledgeofelectricaldesign 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:

• 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 assistanceFitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

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 ...

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