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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Dubuque Function: Product Engineering (CA) **Title: **Machine Evaluation Engineer - 121054 **Onsite/Remote:**Onsite Position
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Your Responsibilities
As a** Machine Evaluation Engineer** for John Deere Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA, you will….
• Collaborate with the vehicle design team and be the voice of the customer to provide feedback in the product design phase using tools such as virtual reality and operation on feasibility builds to verify machines meet or exceed customer expectations. • Lead the on-site vehicle performance testing by understanding the machine specifications, developing a product test plan, working with the test team and experimental shops to complete the vehicle testing, and report the results. • Lead the off-site customer field testing with the development of a field test plan to meet the hour durability goal, assist in defining customers to provide system feedback, track vehicle hours, schedule machine maintenance, and providing customer feedback to the test and product design teams. • Develop test methods and procedures (EAPs) for machines and/or technology systems to validate customer acceptance and value of Precision Construction applications. Champion improvements to on-site test facility projects.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position
What Skills You Need
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in factory and field environments. • Initiative and passion for working to integrate technology to construction equipment. • Self-initiative and energy working with customers and in a team environment. • Development of new methods and evaluation procedures.
What Makes You Stand Out
• Knowledge of construction equipment customers and their applications. • Heavy Equipment operating experience, especially construction. • Aptitude and competence in diagnosing and troubleshooting machine systems. • Customer experience working with equipment. • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. 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. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
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.
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