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Location: Ankeny, IA

Job Description 

As an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Des Moines Works located in Ankeny, IA, you will:

  • Provide advanced troubleshooting of manufacturing system communications and on-board vehicle electronics including hydraulic and mechanical systems that contain electrical components.

  • Communicate with software and electrical design teams to address issues that arise during production

  • Provide troubleshooting training and documentation to repair staff

  • Address Continuous Improvement requests related to programming and testing

  • Develop process improvements to address build issues identified through program failures, audits, and warranty claims 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

  • Experience analyzing schematics and troubleshooting electrical systems.

  • Knowledge of electrical components and basic electrical principles

  • Experience with engineering tools, systems and databases. (Example: JDAAT, SAP, SQL) 

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Experience with GFPT, DGT, and/or SmartTest

  • Knowledge of CAN bus architecture 

Education

 

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electircal Engineering or related area of study or 4+ years of electrical and diagnostic experience 

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