Product Verification & Validation Engineer

There are over 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! 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. ##### John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: Product Engineering (CA) Title: Product Verification & Validation Engineer - 124699 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position ## Your Responsibilities As a Product Verification & Validation Engineer for JD Waterloo Product Engineering Center located in Waterloo, IA, you will: * Coordinate with supply management, module design teams, factories, and suppliers to validate and verify new products for major programs, scaled implementation to new applications or changes driven by current production needs (resourcing, addressing field failures or supplier change requests) * Development and execution of subassembly and full aftertreatment canning durability verification testing conducted by Deere with hot gas generators and load inducing actuators or shaker tables. Specific activities include the development of the test plans, ensuring test execution to established plans, documentation of results and updating the appropriate program database to show status and any requirement gaps * Monitor and support full vehicle or application field test, document test results, drive test execution, update status and planning reports and work to improve efficiency of test procedures and execution VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position ## What Skills You Need * Good communication skills and the ability to work with teams composed of diverse individuals * Experience in product design, development, or related functional area * Engineering experience in mechanical components applicable to engines * Experience applying engineering principles, theory and practice * Experience using computer aided design and/or engineering tools * Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) * Experience with component, subsystem and/or full application testing ## What Makes You Stand Out * 1 or more years of experience with diesel engine design and performance * Experience in component level lab testing and full system testing in dyno cells * Design for Six Sigma or Six Sigma Experience * Experience with Systems Engineering methodology ## Education Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Electrical Engineering 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 Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 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. The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control. 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