Senior PE Control System Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 5, 2026. John Deere scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Primary Location: United States (US) - North Dakota - Fargo
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Senior PE Control System Engineer - 123187
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior PE Control System Engineer located in Fargo, ND or Cary, NC, you will:
- Develop advanced electric drive controls solutions at both component and system levels for a broad range of applications
- Validate and deliver controls software through code development, HIL validation, dyno testing, and field integration support
- Conduct advanced eDrive and vehicle system simulation to support features development and vehicle performance assessment
- Interface with stakeholders to develop control system requirements that support vehicle electrification solutions.
- Mentor other control and software developers in design, modeling, coding, and testing practices.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
- 4 or more years of experience for advanced power electronics and/or control algorithm development
- Demonstrated Experience with simulation tools for power electronics or electric drives
- 3 or more years of hands-on power electronics and/or drivetrain testing experience (HIL, lab, field)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills (English)
- Relevant research experience in academic institutes will be equally considered
What Makes You Stand Out
- Advanced degree with a focus on power electronics and/or control system development
- Experience with advanced electric motor control, dc/dc converter, grid-tied inverter, energy storage integration and vehicle power management
- Experience with Hardware-in-Loop system
- Experience with advanced control systems and techniques such as observer, model predictive control, etc.
- Experience with advanced digital signal processing schemes such as filter design
- Experience with FPGA or embedded software development
- Experience with advanced research topics
- Experience with power electronics hardware design
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Minimum of Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on power electronics and/or drivetrain control system. PhD degree is preferred.
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
$109,284.00 - $163,920.00 + 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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