YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As a FORESTRY ENGINE APPLICATION ENGINEER for John Deere Construction & Forestry Division, located in Dubuque, IA, you will be responsible for PDP engine & engine auxiliary design and vehicle integration. In addition, you will:

• Develop Track Feller Buncher/Harvester engines, fuel systems, air systems, and other engine auxiliaries for new product development programs
• Develop engine and vehicle performance characteristics such as torque curves and work with John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) to develop calibrations for multiple regulatory emissions levels (Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4) that meet vehicle performance requirements
• Provide ownership of the performance, component design, and system design responsibilities for Cooling Systems on the Tracked Feller Buncher and Tracked Harvester
• Actively participate and lead teams, as needed, to support Critical Component Delivery (CCDP) and Product Delivery Process (PDP) activities
• Diagnose engine issues during new product development and support PV&V engine / cooling test activities
• Contribute to product design guidelines, design books, and engineering analysis procedures for Forestry Products
• Work collaboratively with Pune KBL Design teams

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

WHAT SKILLS YOU NEED

• 3 or more years off-highway design experience in engines, engine auxiliary systems, or cooling systems
• Experience and ability to analyze technical data, consider multiple alternatives, and provide data driven decisions / recommendations
• Experience with PDMLink, SAP, and 3D modeling tools, such as Creo (Pro-E)
• Experience with product machine forms used in the forestry industry
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

• Engine System and/or Cooling Design or Product Validation & Verification (PV&V) experience
• Cross-functional experience related to engine/cooling system design, performance evaluation, software, and/or manufacturing teams
• Experience with CAN communication and / or engine diagnostic tools
• Experience with analytics software such as MatLab, Diadem, or nCode
• Experience with telematics data
• Drivetrain Design or PV&V experience
• Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Ag)

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT WORK EXPERIENCE)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience.

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.

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.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path.

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.