FT PV&V Engineer - Machine Evaluation/Electrical

John Deere; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K and retirement benefits

Health benefits with company contrib.

Tuition assistance

Gym access on-site at Deere locations

Employee discounts

Job summary

John Deere in Dubuque, IA seeks a FT PV&V Engineer - Machine Evaluation/Electrical to lead machine evaluation activities and PVV test planning for PDP programs. This onsite role requires experience with hydraulic, powertrain, and electrical systems and travel up to 25%.

The position supports cross-functional teams and interacts with customers and field personnel, with opportunities to contribute to ISO testing and product validation processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of product experience in off-road equipment.
• Experience planning, executing, and documenting machine evaluation tests.
• Experience operating and evaluating off-road equipment in lab, field, or customer environments.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, powertrain, and electrical systems.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine evaluation activities for full tree forestry products, including performance tuning, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Plan and execute PVV test requirements for PDP programs, including test needs, machine requirements, instrumentation, and schedule inputs.
• Perform ISO testing and machine measurements, ensuring results are documented clearly and accurately.
• Support field validation through machine operation, customer visits, direct customer interaction, and coordination with field teams.
• Lead and support Electrical PVV activities for full tree forestry products.
• Coordinate component evaluation and documentation with global partners.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Off-road equipment

PVV testing

ISO testing

Electrical systems

Cross-functional teams

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Agricultural Eng

Tools

Vision system

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 - Dubuque

Function:

Product Engineering (CA)

Title:

FT PV&V Engineer - Machine Evaluation/Electrical - 124740

Onsite/Remote:

Onsite Position

Your Responsibility

As a FT PV&V Engineer - Machine Evaluation/Electrical for JD Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA, you will be:

• Lead machine evaluation activities for full tree forestry products, including performance tuning, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Plan and execute PVV test requirements for PDP programs, including test needs, machine requirements, instrumentation, and schedule inputs.
• Perform ISO testing and machine measurements, ensuring results are documented clearly and accurately.
• Support field validation through machine operation, customer visits, direct customer interaction, and coordination with field teams.
• Lead and support Electrical PVV activities for full tree forestry products.
• Coordinate component evaluation and documentation with global partners.
• Support hydraulics, structures, and other PVV engineers with machine setup, test execution, and troubleshooting.
• Travel up to 25%.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 3 or more years of product experience in off-road equipment.
• Experience planning, executing, and documenting machine evaluation or product validation tests.
• Experience operating and evaluating off-road equipment in lab, field, or customer environments.
• General knowledge of hydraulic, powertrain, and electrical/electronic systems.
• Proven experience communicating and working with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

What Makes You Standout

• Experience with planning test requirements for PDP programs.
• Experience with ISO machine testing, machine measurements, or standardized product validation procedures.
• Experience with machine performance tuning, productivity evaluation, or customer application testing.
• Experience working directly with customers, field teams, or dealer/service teams.
• Experience documenting test results and recommendations in Vision, or similar validation/reporting systems.
• Experience working with suppliers on component-level testing.
• Experience with forestry products and their operation.

Education

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

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree/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

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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.

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