Staff Electronics Engineer

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Waterloo  
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Staff Electronics Engineer - 111311 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Staff Electronics Engineer for JD Intelligent Solutions Group, you will have opportunity to work at the JD Waterloo Product Engineering Center located in Waterloo, IA, with an additional location option in Urbandale, IA, you will...

 

• Advance the development of next generation technology solutions for E/E architectures, related to the performance of electronic components and systems.
• Provide technical leadership for design implementations to ensure components meet the required reliability and performance integrity.
• Have strong focus on ensuring adequate EMC/EMI (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility/Interference) performance of electronic components and systems on equipment level, especially in the area of communication systems like LIN, CAN, and Ethernet
• Support product lines in the area of EMC homologation at the application level during validation lab testing, and during issue identification and resolution
• Perform circuit analysis and simulation of electronic circuits and systems in order to identify implementations which deliver robust solutions
• Explore and evaluate new communication technologies and support their maturity demonstration towards the deployment to Deere applications
• Develop tools and methodologies to support performance analysis and measurements of electronics and communication systems
• Be recognized as an expert across Deere, and may perform supervisory duties within the technical discipline.

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

• 7+ years of product engineering experience for off-highway agricultural/construction equipment
• Professional experience developing electronic components for vehicle E/E architectures (electrical, software, systems, etc.)
• Proficiency in technical domains such as vehicle electrical systems, E/E architectures, and control systems
• Extensive experience in the area of EMC/EMI – related to standards, measurement principles, root cause analysis, and issue identification/resolution
• Fundamental knowledge of automotive communication systems such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
• Deep expertise in electronics design and simulation.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for details and the ability for clear communication and reporting out to different audiences
Problem-solving skills with technical proficiency and strategic thinking

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Expert-level knowledge of automotive communication systems such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
• Expert-level domain knowledge in the area of EMC/EMI
• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or System Architecture (MIT SDM, CalTech, etc.)
• Contributions as committee member or (sub)group leader to industry standardization in the area of electronics (ISO, AEF, etc.)
• Recognized as a technical leader within an electronic community, inside or outside of Deere
• Creative mindset with eagerness to explore new domains and mature new technologies for Deere applications

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