Senior Battery Mechanical 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) - North Carolina  - Cary  
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Senior Battery Mechanical Engineer - 106210 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

A a Senior Battery Mechanical Engineer for John Deere Power Systems located in Cary, NC; Moline, IL; or Waterloo, IA, you will...

 

• Lead the mechanical design and implementation of high voltage lithium ion battery packs following the Product Delivery Process (PDP), ensuring all activities and plans are formulated and followed to launch the product into production

• Develop robust solutions for the battery pack design and support DFMEA and DVPR verification, and effectively collaborate and support pack subsystems and vehicle integration.

• Collaborate effectively across functional teams and with leadership to meet program targets for performance, cost, timeline, durability, ease of service, and manufacturing readiness.

• Understand and communicate the customer needs effectively and translate into product requirements. 

 

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

• 5 or more years of experience in product development
• 2 or more years of experience in part design and release process such as SAP, Windchill, Creo or other similar business tools
• Develop requirements, use Creo Parametric or similar 3D software, and Parts Data Management systems to produce 3D models and drawings, and promote parts through workflow 
• Release of technical product requirement specification of mechanical components and lead the discussion with suppliers to finalize component selection
• Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to accommodate variations in the manufacturing processes
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with the appropriate functional team members from quality, manufacturing, supply management and product support, as well as product development engineers, PV&V engineers, marketing, suppliers, customers, and leadership

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery pack technology
• Demonstrated ability to constructively work with suppliers in the design of components and cross functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to constructively work with teams having diverse skills and with different cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to generate product/system requirements documents of significant magnitude.
• Possess good understanding and knowledge of the Enterprise Product Delivery Process
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytical skills and ability to work independently as well as with others
• Personal or professional experience with electric vehicle
• Knowledge of International standards ISO, IEC, DIN, SAE, UL/CSA etc available for RESS

Education

 

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

 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other related discipline with 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 and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account