Application Integration Engineer
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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo, IA
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Application Integration Engineer - 125752
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Application Integration Engineer for JD Waterloo Product Engineering Center located in Waterloo, IA, you will:
- Develop, calibrate, test, and deliver engine-to-application interfaces and application-specific engine software for John Deere vehicle programs across the Deere engine portfolio, including Ag, Construction & Forestry, OEM engine applications.
- Collaborate with stakeholders from base engine, engine performance and emissions, aftertreatment, engine application engineering, and electronics teams to ensure successful integration of engine control features and vehicle interface requirements.
- Create and maintain Electronics System Requirements, Application Integration Specifications, and Diagnostic
- Trouble Code reports to clearly document engine control requirements, application-specific functionality, and vehicle interface expectations.
- Participate in one or more Subject Matter Expert teams to calibrate, test, support, document, and share knowledge for assigned application features and related engine control functionality.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
- 3 or more years engineering experience (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Agricultural preferred).
- 3 or more years technical experience relating to design/calibration/diagnostics of
- mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems.
- 2 or more years’ experience with engineering tools, systems, databases
What Makes You Stand Out
- Basic knowledge of diesel engines and engine subsystems, including cooling, lubrication, air handling, fuel systems, and aftertreatment.
- Experience with off-road vehicles or integrating engines into off-highway applications.
- Experience specifying, developing, and integrating diesel engine electronic components and control systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across in person, virtual, and global teams.
- Familiarity with systems engineering principles, methods, and processes
- Experience coordinating schedules, priorities, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in technical or cross-functional engineering environments.
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Agricultural Engineering, or Computer Science. Others may apply.
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
$86,892.00 - $130,332.00 + 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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