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Location: Brasil (BR) - São Paulo - Indaiatuba Function: Product Engineering (CA) Title: SR Product Engineer - Indaiatuba-SP - 121035
We are looking for a Senior Product Engineer to work on John Deere Research and Development Center in Indaiatuba/SP, the role will support the design, development, and improvement of components and systems for sprayers and planters. This role focuses on engineering solutions across structural, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, contributing to new product development and continuous improvement of existing products.
Beyond technical execution, this position requires strong ownership to support the broader team, engage directly with customers, and translate field insights into robust, scalable solutions.
Main Responsibilities
• Design new components and systems or improve existing items for sprayers and planters; • Develop and validate solutions involving structures, hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical assemblies; • Create and update engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation; • Support product development from concept through validation and production; • Perform engineering analysis, design reviews, and failure investigations; • Provided technical leadership across multiple projects, guiding design decisions, driving execution, and supporting team members, while ensuring high quality deliverables and on time project completion; • Support field feedback analysis and implement design improvements based on customer and production input; • Lead validation and testing of engineering solutions, defining test strategies, ensuring robust verification against customer requirements, and driving issue resolution to deliver high quality, reliable products; • Ensure designs meet performance, durability, safety, and cost targets.
What Skills You Need
- Proven knowledge and/or experience in design and system development;
- Experience in using engineering software and tools (CREO, CAD, FEA, PDM);
- Advanced English;
- Experience with agricultural equipment, especially sprayers or planters;
- Familiarity with validation, testing, and product lifecycle processes;
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or similar.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience in coordinating teams and/or projects;
- Precision technologies in planting and application (spot spray, variable rate, section control, JDLink, remote monitoring);
- Strong communications skills;
- Experience supporting field issues;
- Experience in testing and validation of engineering solutions.
Our Main Benefits
- Variable compensation
- Health Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Life Insurance
- Private Pension Plan
- Vision Care Benefit
- Vaccination reimbursement
- Corporate University
- TotalPass
- Depending on the location, on-site cafeteria, meal voucher, or food allowance
- Pharmacy assistance
- And more
Our Recruitment Process
The selection process begins with your application. For some positions, additional assessments may be required. You will have the opportunity to meet members of the team during the interview stages!
Our recruitment process is flexible in terms of timing, so there is no need to worry. Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to providing you with the best possible candidate experience. We carefully review all applications and provide feedback at every stage of the process. In addition, all guidance and next steps will be shared via email.
About John Deere
John Deere is a global leader in providing advanced products, technology, and services for customers who play an essential role in agriculture, construction, forestry, and other industries. Our mission is to help meet the world’s growing need for food, fuel, shelter, and infrastructure, while promoting sustainability and preserving the planet we call home.
We innovate to drive productivity and protect our planet—and we invite you to be part of this journey. Together, we will create, test, and challenge ourselves so that life can keep moving forward. 💚