Senior PE Control System Engineer

John Deere; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Healthcare benefits with HSA

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits (401K)

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Discount programs

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Senior PE Control System Engineer to drive advanced electric drive controls from component to system level in Fargo, ND (onsite). Location: Fargo, ND or Cary, NC with visa sponsorship not available.

The role requires 4+ years in power electronics or control algorithms, strong modeling/simulation skills, and experience with HIL, lab, and field testing. Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in power electronics or drivetrain control is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in advanced power electronics and/or control algorithm development
• Experience with simulation tools for power electronics or electric drives
• 3+ years hands-on power electronics and/or drivetrain testing (HIL, lab, field)
• English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Research experience in academia considered

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced electric drive controls for component and system levels
• Validate and deliver controls software via code development, HIL validation, dyno testing, and field integration
• Conduct eDrive and vehicle system simulation for feature development and performance assessment
• Interface with stakeholders to define control system requirements for electrification solutions
• Mentor other control/software developers in design, modeling, coding, and testing practices

Skills

Power electronics

Control systems

HIL testing

Vehicle electrification

Embedded software

Modeling & simulation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (power electronics)

PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

DSP/FPGA

LabVIEW

Job description

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Job ID 123187

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)- North Dakota- Fargo
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Senior PE Control System Engineer-123187

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior PE Control System Engineer located in Fargo, ND or Cary, NC, you will:

• Develop advanced electric drive controls solutions at both component and system levels for a broad range of applications


• Validate and deliver controls software through code development, HIL validation, dyno testing, and field integration support


• Conduct advanced eDrive and vehicle system simulation to support features development and vehicle performance assessment


• Interface with stakeholders to develop control system requirements that support vehicle electrification solutions.


• Mentor other control and software developers in design, modeling, coding, and testing practices.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• 4 or more years of experience for advanced power electronics and/or control algorithm development


• Demonstrated Experience with simulation tools for power electronics or electric drives


• 3 or more years of hands‑on power electronics and/or drivetrain testing experience(HIL, lab, field)


• Effective written and verbal communication skills (English)


• Relevant research experience in academic institutes will be equally considered

What Makes You Stand Out

• Advanced degree with a focus on power electronics and/or control system development


• Experience with advanced electric motor control, dc/dc converter, grid-tied inverter, energy storage integration and vehicle power management


• Experience with Hardware-in-Loop system


• Experience with advanced control systems and techniques such as observer, model predictive control, etc.


• Experience with advanced digital signal processing schemes such as filter design


• Experience with FPGA or embedded software development


• Experience with advanced research topics


• Experience with power electronics hardware design

Education

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


• Minimum of Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on power electronics and/or drivetrain control system. PhD degree is preferred.

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 assistance


• Fitness 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 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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