• Create and validate schematics and PCB layouts for controllers, sensors, and perception modules used in robotics and mobility systems.

• Perform electronic design analysis to determine circuit topology, component selection, and expected performance in harsh agricultural and construction environments.

• Ensure designs comply with John Deere standards for reliability, EMI/EMC performance, and environmental robustness.

• Work with mechanical design, embedded software, and systems engineering teams to integrate electronics into complete products.

• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with Advanced Engineering, PV&V, and Precision Tech Engineering Services on testing and manufacturability activities.

• Develop and execute test plans for prototype and production-intent hardware.

• Troubleshoot signal integrity, thermal, and power distribution issues during development and integration.

• Document designs for production release.

• Participate in cost reduction and design-for-manufacturability initiatives.

• Support lifecycle management activities such as obsolescence planning and end-of-life (EOL) transitions.

• Support integration of new technologies into autonomous products.

• Participate in innovation and advanced robotics/mobility projects. 

What Skills You Need

• 3 or more years of experience applying technical skill and knowledge in digital electronic technology: circuit design, analysis, test & evaluation.

• Deep and broad understanding of high-speed digital electronics technology and embedded hardware design.

• Experience comparing microprocessor architectures, designing with and configuring memory and I/O interfaces, high-speed digital design and layout, and EMI mitigation.

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%. 

What Makes You Stand Out

• Knowledge of GNSS receiver technology.

• Knowledge and understanding of switching regulator design and Low-frequency analog design.

• Proficiency with time/frequency-domain simulation tools.

• Experience in designing and supporting high production volume products.

• Knowledge of the Enterprise Product Development Processes (EPDP). 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience