Design Engineer - (US-IL-Moline - 61266)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:96637049
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With the creation of the first commercially successful self-scouring steel plow in 1837, John Deere made it possible for America's pioneering families to grow food.  From this simple, yet monumental beginning has sprung a company that helps feed humanity all over the world.  Our business rests on the design and technology of innovation, developing and manufacturing advanced agricultural machines that are as technologically advanced as they are rugged, providing great value to our customers.  Today, John Deere is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment.  John Deere Agriculture touches the lives of countless farmers throughout the world who use our equipment to produce food, fiber and fuel to help improve the lives of families, communities and economies worldwide.  View location information to learn more about the area.
 
One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program.  Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.
John Deere Cylinder Division in Moline, IL is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to design, develop and adopt hydraulic cylinders for current and new mobile equipment applications.  In this position, you will:

Collaborate with customers, suppliers and manufacturing to meet cost, quality and delivery goals.
Plan, conduct, analyze and document performance and durability tests with test engineers.
Follow established procedures in managing and completing projects.
Be willing to travel in the U.S. and internationally approximately 25%.

Education

Four year degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent experience.

 
Required Skills and Experience

General understanding of hydraulic cylinders and systems.
Experience with machining, welding and assembly manufacturing processes.
Experience in using Pro/Engineer and SAP PDM.
Experience with engineering product development processes.
Experience with product costing and quality processes.

 
Desired Skills and Experience

Experience in a product engineering or testing role.
Working knowledge of hydraulic cylinders and systems.
Knowledge of and experience with agricultural, construction or other mobile equipment.

 
This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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. Equal Opportunity Employer.