Drivetrain 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: Drivetrain 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. Explanation Statement John Deere Product Engineering Center is seeking an Engineer for the Drivetrain Engineering Continuous Improvement team at the John Deere Product Engineering Center. The products supported are 7030, 8030 and 9030 transmission and axle assemblies. The person will be involved in design engineering activities in support of production, warranty reduction, cost reduction and customer satisfaction goals.  In this position, you will:  Design components and subsystems for transmissions and axles used in agricultural tractors. Diagnose, develop and implement solutions to design related issues. Define geometry and geometric tolerancing for components. Assist in development of testing requirements and procedures for new designs. Support manufacturing, supply management and assembly operations. Assist product support.Education  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent experience. Required Skills and Experience  Experience in design and knowledge of manufacturing of drivetrain components. Strong problem solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Desired Skills and Experience  Pro/E experience. Electro-hydraulic controls experience. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing knowledge. 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.