Automation Engineer

John Deere John Deere · Industrial · Dubuque, IA +1 · Product Engineering (CA)

This role focuses on the development and integration of automation technologies on vehicles within the industrial domain. It involves defining technology requirements, working across engineering disciplines, and has a strong emphasis on machine control systems, robotics, and sensor technologies like lidar, radar, and vision systems. While it touches on automation, it does not appear to involve the core craft of building AI/ML models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Execute plans related to development and integration of automation technologies on vehicles.
  2. Identify, define, and document technology requirements for future product development programs
  3. Work across engineering disciplines and teams including vehicle design, software, obstacle intelligence, and PV&V test groups.

Skills

Required

  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • A proven ability to work with teams and apply problem solving techniques
  • Experience balancing multiple tasks
  • 1 or more years of cumulative product design experience

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of machine control systems, automation methods, and/or robotics
  • Knowledge of lidar, radar, or vision systems.
  • Understanding of off-road earthmoving equipment, their applications, and working environment.
  • Effective organizational and communication skills to collaborate activities with supply management, manufacturing, quality, PV&V, suppliers, and other stakeholders
  • Demonstrated project management and leadership skills