TEST ENGINEER OFP-Torreón

There are 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before in our more than 185 - year history. Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. Title: TEST ENGINEER OFP-Torreón Primary Location: TORREÓN Function: Product Engineering (CA) John Deere is a foremost leader in the ag equipment business, and we continue to put a solid stamp on other industries. For over 185 years, the company’s portfolio of groundbreaking products has grown to include industries related to and outside of agriculture, including Turf, Construction and Forestry and Wind Technologies. The image of John Deere is no longer that of a signature green tractor meandering across a field; it’s been replaced with an image of acceleration, swift progress, and innovative leaping toward the company’s 200th year. The product line alone serves as proof with advances in machine performance, equipment automation, fleet management, and John Deere’s ongoing investment in emerging markets. Note: All candidates should have their tax situation certificate (Constancia de Siituación Fiscal) up to date with the salary regime to be eligible for the hiring process. ## Main Responsibilities * Plans, coordinates, and perform tester engineering work for a project or process. This work includes change management and equipment maintenance administration. At this level, projects are of moderate scope and responsibility or may be a significant portion of a major and diverse project or process; decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors and/or managers. May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work for support personnel, contractors and suppliers. Includes active participation in continuous improvement program as member of a business improvement team (BIT). ## What Skills You Need * Analyzes and makes modifications to existing test equipment inventory and tester vector strategy. * Establishes routing, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation and quality plans for revisions to current tester operations for existent and/or new parts or programs. * Provides technical support and troubleshooting for current tester operations – according to escalation path. Investigates, gathers and analyze data and implement solutions. * Innovates and implements cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas. * Leads team studies related to yield, downtime, capacity and energy. * Leads analysis, development and implementation of new test manufacturing processes and technology. * Maintenance and special projects budget administration (fixed assets and expenses). * Comprehensive electrical/schematics diagrams. * Apply statistical tools across a broad range of data applications to identify improvement performance paths. ## What Makes You Stand Out * Background in Engineering (mechatronics or electronics). * Strong skill in using LabView software as a platform to develop user interface applications. * Understands the Order Fulfillment Process (OFP). * Knowledge of manufacturing test equipment, total preventative maintenance. * Working knowledge of database management tools and process management systems. * Familiar to cross functional work relationships (collaborate and get support from other engineering areas). * Knowledge of capital budgeting and capital equipment justification process. ## Education * Degree in Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering This position will be posted for a minimum of 10 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved. Candidates must have the necessary work permits to work in the country.