Factory Automation Engineer - MES/PLC & HMI

John Deere; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay

401K and retirement benefits

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

John Deere in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Factory Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and implement automated solutions across the manufacturing floor. You will maintain electrical systems, program PLC/HMI, and connect with MES/SCADA systems, under guidance of senior engineers and in cross-functional teams.

Strong background in electrical design, MES/SCADA, and shop-floor connectivity with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and updating electrical systems, schematics, and control programs for machines, tooling, and equipment.
• Familiarity with MES/SCADA platforms such as SAP-MES, JDAAT, or Ignition, including process control, scheduling, and shop floor device connectivity.
• Ability to integrate and network shop floor machines and tooling into MES and PLC systems to ensure seamless operation.
• Proven ability to respond effectively to production downtime events, providing timely technical support to minimize impact on operations.
• Working knowledge of electrical design principles, relevant codes, and engineering tools, with a strong commitment to safety protocols.
• Experience using electrical drafting software and maintaining accurate documentation of system changes and configurations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to contribute effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work independently, and follow through on commitments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and adaptability in dynamic manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and implement automated solutions across the manufacturing floor.
• Maintain and improve electrical systems; program PLC/HMI systems.
• Establish connectivity with MES/SCADA systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; mentor under senior engineers.
• Maintain safety and reliability in factory automation systems.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI programming

MES/SCADA connectivity

Downtime response

Electrical drafting

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering degree or related

Tools

Ignition

SQL

Electrical drafting software

Job description

John Deere in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Factory Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and implement automated solutions across the manufacturing floor. You will maintain electrical systems, program PLC/HMI, and connect with MES/SCADA systems, under guidance of senior engineers and in cross-functional teams.

Strong background in electrical design, MES/SCADA, and shop-floor connectivity with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.