Sensor Engineer

Share ideas that shape innovation. One of the world's great companies and an innovative leader in technology, John Deere offers an inclusive culture where teamwork thrives and performance is rewarded. It's the perfect career destination for high-level challenge and ongoing growth and mobility. Job Description: Sensor Engineer For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: www.JohnDeereCareers.com The Product Engineering Center (PEC), with 1,200 employees from over 15 countries, is John Deere’s largest engineering facility worldwide. Our commitment to global customers is to provide products that meet and exceed their expectations in terms of performance, best-in-class features, reliability and quality.  PEC designs tractors that are among the most complex and sophisticated machines in production today. Our products feature innovative transmissions, hydraulics, electronics, operator stations, clean efficient engines and communication systems that use the application of GPS technology.  John Deere invests roughly $1 million each day in leading edge research and development to provide our customers with high-quality, reliable products.  PEC puts tomorrow's technology in the products of today. PEC employees are constantly re-evaluating and pushing concepts, components, technology and products to the limit to keep John Deere a world leader in the agriculture equipment business. Never content with the status quo, the company seeks and retains the brightest minds to bring the most advanced innovations to its products. If you're up to the challenge of bringing the future to today, we're ready for you to join our team.  PEC is located in the Cedar Valley on the banks of the Cedar River in Northeast Iowa. The two connected communities of Cedar Falls and Waterloo, with a population of 150,000, provide a variety of attractions for both working professionals and families. Cedar Falls is home to the University of Northern Iowa, with 13,000 students and nationally ranked Division I athletic teams. PEC is a short commute whether you live inside the city limits or in one of the smaller communities in the nearby surrounding area. 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 Product Engineering Center is seeking a Sensor Engineer to specify and develop sensors and switches for our agricultural tractors, provide support to other agricultural equipment division units on sensors, and work with outside suppliers to develop and deliver various sensors/switches for production use. (Note: the term sensor could refer to a switch or sensing device). In this position, you will: Be responsible for meeting all project schedule milestones. Understand the requirements of each sensor project and convert those requirements into a written functional specification. Work with suppliers to design sensors that meet the written specifications. Maintain required documentation. Jointly develop component qualification plans with Product Verification and Validation. Participate in the production release processes for assigned components. Work with suppliers through the complete project schedule to ensure milestones are met. Assess sensor supplier capabilities and participate in selection of suppliers and sensors. Monitor sensor supplier development and validation activities; recommend corrective action for any issues that arise. Facilitate sensor design reviews, print and process reviews, and FMEA. Participate in continuous improvement activities for sensors. Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience. Required Skills and Experience 3 or more years of experience in electronic systems or sensor development. Familiar with a wide range of sensor technologies and sensor manufacturing processes. Knowledgeable about environmental and accelerated life test methods as well as correlating these tests with end use environments. Basic understanding of system requirements where sensors are applied. Six sigma green belt minimum, black belt preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication. Ability to work in a cross-functional team environmentDesired Skills and Experience Experience with sensing technologies for mobile/vehicular applications. Working knowledge of microprocessors, analog, and digital circuits. Ability to travel within the US and abroad.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. They may vary from position to position. Join a company that keeps you growing. Because we are a large, global organization with many disciplines and locations, you'll have the opportunity to explore different roles. Plus, our continued growth constantly creates new advancement opportunities. We offer compensation based on both individual and company performance, as well as total rewards package that includes an attractive 401(k), a Defined Benefit Pension plan fully paid by the company, complete health coverage, wellness programs and a variety of other benefits designed to support your success.