John Deere Waterloo Works: Product Development Specialist

As a Product Development Specialist with John Deere Waterloo Works, you will:

• Set up, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, instrumentation and electrical systems and equipment to conduct laboratory and field tests of tractors and component assemblies and parts to obtain engineering data for product development and improvement.
• Effectively work with engineers / customers in planning, developing, implementing, and analyzing the results of laboratory and field test processes; perform all work required for product development, testing and evaluation.
• Set up and conduct laboratory tests on experimental vehicles, engines, and components using electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical instrumentation on dynamo meters and associated test equipment to determine performance, power economy, efficiency, environment, vibrations, fatigue, durability, and operational characteristics.
• Develop, build, calibrate, install, maintain, and operate electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical instrumentation and test equipment in the experimental test laboratory and instrumentation vehicles; conduct tests to obtain engineering data for evaluation and design of vehicles, engines, and components.
• Assemble, disassemble, diagnose problems, overhaul, repair, adjust, and test experimental vehicles, engines, and components parts, performing major mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic work to determine accuracy of specifications, part dimensions, adjustments, functional performance, stability, durability, and field service feasibility characteristics.
• Set up and maintain test setups, test fixtures, associated controls, and instrumentation.
• Check, service, and calibrate test equipment to keep it in satisfactory operating condition.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of the following:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
  • At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
• Electrical or Mechanical journeyperson’s card or degree in Electrical / Mechanical / or Automotive Technology related field,
  or at least 2 years of Electrical / Mechanical / or Automotive maintenance work experience (or equivalent Military experience).
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Ability and willingness to work potential overtime (including weekends).

• Post secondary degree in related technical field (2 or 4 years).
• At least 5 years of engine / vehicle mechanical and/or electrical technician experience.
• At least 1 year of experience with product development testing and data acquisition; including:
  • Proficiency with relevant computer software applications
  • Experience with experimental test installation design and fabrication

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.

Nearest Major Market:
Waterloo

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