3rd Shift Automation Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Davenport  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: 3rd Shift Automation Engineer - 116112 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As an Automation Manufacturing Engineer- 3rd Shift, for JD Davenport Works, located in Davenport, IA, supporting welding operations, you will play an instrumental role in propelling us forward in our automation journey. You will engage with our workforce to overcome operational difficulties, work with a cross- functional team to execute continuous improvement projects and contribute to the overall One Davenport team. At John Deere Davenport Works, a premiere factory for the Construction and Forestry Division, you will join a dynamic team and operate in a challenging production environment where valuing others is critical to the success of our team and our business. In addition, you will:

 

• Assist with robotic programming in a variety of Fanuc and/or Cloos automated welding applications, material handling applications, or other automated processes.
• Provide Weld Engineering support for 3rd Shift to aid in resolving production concerns and disruptions, and in communicating and implementing engineering changes
• Provide weld reclaim support for 3rd Shift
• Leverage and implement technology to expand the use of automation, as well as improve our access to and utilization of data and data analytics to drive business improvement
• Grow your overall skills in data and analytics tools
• Support, communicate and implement engineering changes
• Communicate with the Natural Work Group and leadership to understand problems, propose and execute solutions and provide updates

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

 

What Skills You Need

 

• 3 or more years of experience with manual and robotic weld processes along with demonstrated proficiency in JDAAT.
• Experience with programming FANUC and/or Cloos robotic welding systems or other industrial arms.
• Effectively completes tasks independently, tackles challenges with enthusiasm and resourcefulness, thrives in a collaborative and inclusive team, and creatively solves problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated systems with support from UAW team members & controls
• Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively, adapting for changing conditions
• Ability to create and thrive in an inclusive and collaborative team environment
• Ability to work standard 3rd shift work hours; 10pm-6am Sunday through Thursday along with off-shift hours and weekends, with potential call-ins to support operations as needed.

 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Proficiency in Pro-E/Creo & JDAAT
• Experience implementing, troubleshooting, & supporting automated solutions
• Highly self- motivated and self- directed
• Demonstrated formal and informal leadership skills
• Experience successfully navigating ambiguous situations
• Ability to work with a wide variety of technologies including Power BI, Power Apps, Ignition, Databricks, HANA, SQL, Oracle, etc.
• Experience learning and applying technology, systems, data mining and analysis tools to drive business improvements

 

Education

 

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