Electrical Product Verification & Validation Engineer

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.

John Deere Construction & Forestry Division, located in Dubuque, IA is seeking an Electrical Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) Engineer. We need an excellent communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment. Ideally, you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

* Developing verification plans for electrical components, sub-systems, & systems. * Executing test or analysis plan for product verification and validation. * Participating on internal teams to drive methodology and efficiency improvements. * Providing problem solving of electrical issues on new product development and current production * Participating on PDP (Product Delivery Process) teams as the Electrical Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) representative, ensuring PV&V activities and plans are formulated and followed. * Engaging in applying PV&V tools on PDP teams. * Encouraging early interaction of both customer and supplier input to team activities. * Participating in print reviews and design reviews of new products.

* Engineering experience obtained through projects, internships or practical work experience. * Excellent communication skills and leadership potential. * Ability to work with suppliers in the application of electronic components. * Understanding of serial communications. * Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% (both domestic and internationally-valid passport required). A strong candidate will also have: * 2+ years of Electrical Engineering experience performing analysis, testing and/or design work for a defined portion of a project. * Experience in product verification and validation work. * Knowledge of environmental verification testing. * Good knowledge of electrical wire harness circuits and routing. * Good knowledge of electrical components such as batteries, starters, alternators, rocker switches, relays, solenoids, sensors, actuators, and connectors. * Ability to write concise test reports. * Understanding of CAN communication. * EMC experience.