Senior Electronic Design Engineer

ISU Research Park; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere Intelligent Solutions is seeking a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to design and validate schematics and PCB layouts for controllers, sensors, and perception modules used in robotics and mobility systems. You will analyze circuits for performance in harsh environments and ensure EMI/EMC reliability while collaborating with embedded software and systems teams across multiple locations.

The role requires 3+ years in digital electronics, deep expertise in high-speed design, and

Qualifications

• 3+ 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%.

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 environments.
• Ensure designs comply with standards for reliability, EMI/EMC performance, and environmental robustness.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate electronics into complete products.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototype and production-intent hardware.
• Troubleshoot signal integrity, thermal, and power distribution issues.
• Document designs for production release.
• Support lifecycle management and EOL transitions.
• Support integration of new technologies into autonomous products.

Skills

High-speed digital electronics

Digital circuit design

EMI mitigation

Embedded hardware design

Travel willingness

Geographical mobility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

As a Senior Electronic Design Engineer for John Deere Intelligent Solutions located in Torrance, CA, Urbandale, IA or Fargo ND, you will:

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