Senior Electronic Design Engineer

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; California; On-site; USD 125,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay

Healthcare benefits with company贡献

Job summary

John Deere in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to create and validate schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware for robotics and mobility systems.

You will analyze topologies, select components, ensure EMI/EMC, and collaborate with mechanical, embedded software, and systems teams, while supporting design reviews and cost‑reduction initiatives. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of hands‑on digital electronics are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital electronic technology: circuit design, analysis, test & evaluation.
• Deep and broad understanding of high-speed digital electronics and embedded hardware design.
• Experience comparing microprocessor architectures, designing with memory and I/O interfaces, high-speed layout and EMI mitigation.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Create and validate schematics and PCB layouts for controllers, sensors, and perception modules used in robotics and mobility systems.
• Perform electronic design analysis to determine circuit topology, component selection, and performance in harsh environments.
• Ensure designs comply with John Deere standards for reliability, EMI/EMC, and environmental robustness.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, embedded software, and systems engineering teams to integrate electronics into complete products.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate on testing and manufacturability activities.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototype and production‑intent hardware.
• Troubleshoot signal integrity, thermal, and power distribution issues during development and integration.
• Document designs for production release.
• Participate in cost reduction and design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
• Support lifecycle management activities such as obsolescence planning and end-of-life transitions.
• Support integration of new technologies into autonomous products.
• Participate in innovation and advanced robotics/mobility projects.

Skills

Digital electronics

High-speed design

Microprocessor architectures

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

EMI/EMC mitigation tools

Time/frequency-domain simulation tools

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) - California - Torrance

Function: Product Engineering (CA)

Title: Senior Electronic Design Engineer - 125490

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

• Create and validate schematics and PCB layouts for controllers, sensors, and perception modules used in robotics and mobility systems.
• Perform electronic design analysis to determine circuit topology, component selection, and expected performance in harsh agricultural and construction environments.
• Ensure designs comply with John Deere standards for reliability, EMI/EMC performance, and environmental robustness.
• Work with mechanical design, embedded software, and systems engineering teams to integrate electronics into complete products.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with Advanced Engineering, PV&V, and Precision Tech Engineering Services on testing and manufacturability activities.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototype and production-intent hardware.
• Troubleshoot signal integrity, thermal, and power distribution issues during development and integration.
• Document designs for production release.
• Participate in cost reduction and design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
• Support lifecycle management activities such as obsolescence planning and end-of-life (EOL) transitions.
• Support integration of new technologies into autonomous products.
• Participate in innovation and advanced robotics/mobility projects.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 3 or more years of experience applying technical skill and knowledge in digital electronic technology: circuit design, analysis, test & evaluation.
• Deep and broad understanding of high-speed digital electronics technology and embedded hardware design.
• Experience comparing microprocessor architectures, designing with and configuring memory and I/O interfaces, high-speed digital design and layout, and EMI mitigation.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Knowledge of GNSS receiver technology.
• Knowledge and understanding of switching regulator design and Low-frequency analog design.
• Proficiency with time/frequency-domain simulation tools.
• Experience in designing and supporting high production volume products.
• Knowledge of the Enterprise Product Development Processes (EPDP).

Education

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent 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

$124,584.00 - $186,864.00 + Benefits

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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