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Primary Location: United States (US) - California (US-CA) - Tulare  Function: Product Engineering Title: Product Engineer - 35640

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As a PRODUCT ENGINEER for John Deere, you will oversee the Tulare, CA test site supporting self-propelled forage harvesters and heads.  You will work with contract test technicians assigned to the site.  In addition, you will:

• Manage the shop, vehicles, tools and test equipment
• Be responsible for remote site administration duties
• Coordinate, execute and document field test plans in cooperation with the Zweibrucken factory
• Evaluate design solutions to improve cost, quality and performance of the SPFH and heads
• Troubleshoot and diagnose machine performance and reliability issues
• Work closely with Zweibrucken Product Engineering in developing and executing test plans specific to the above evaluations

US VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

WHAT SKILLS YOU NEED

• Experience with field operations (could be another company or farm experience)
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of roles and cultures
• Strong organizational and mechanical background
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 50%
• Valid passport

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

• 6+ months of experience working with John Deere Hay and Forage equipment
• Knowledge of self-propelled forage harvesting equipment
• Technical experience related to the design/diagnostics of mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems
• Experience with John Deere Product testing procedures and systems (i.e. V2 net, EETS, and/or NCCA)

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ag Engineering, Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

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. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

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.

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.