Model-Based Component & Controls Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Dubuque

Function: Engineering (CA)

Title: Model-Based Component & Controls Engineer - 97157

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

This position may be located in Dubuque, IA or Kernersville, NC per the hiring manager's discretion. This may be dependent on the successful candidate's background, experience, and proficiency.

Your Responsibilities

As a Model- Based Component & Controls Engineer for John Deere's Construction & Forestry Division located in Kernersville, NC or Dubuque, IA, you will provide correlated hydraulic component models for virtual development and testing of the construction product portfolio. This position will provide technical guidance for component test plans, data acquisition, and analysis and support control systems development and physical machine tuning as needed. As such, this position requires a demonstrated understanding of hydraulic components and systems, earthmoving equipment, and control theory. Tools include MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape. Specifically, you will…

• Support and influence component test plans, data acquisition, and analysis to develop and demonstrate model correlation
• Create Engineering Analysis Procedures to document component characterization methods and processes
• Demonstrate a growing understanding of construction products, customer applications, and machine operation
• Generate reports documenting component model correlation to physical test data
• Perform on-machine control systems troubleshooting and tuning
• Collaborate with Dynamic Systems Modeling, Controls, and product design teams to fully understand functional requirements for machine systems, component characterization, and model-delivery

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• Experience using simulation tools for developing physics-based mathematical models to characterize physical components and/or systems
• Experience defining, executing, and documenting lab-environment tests , methods, and procedures
• Cross-functional understanding of machine systems including embedded systems, hydraulics, powertrain, and structural linkages
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Model-based experience with control systems design and application of control theory
• Demonstrated expertise with mechanical systems, physics, mathematics, and dynamic system analysis

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape tools for model-based system design and control system development
• Expert-level understanding in embedded systems, electrical hardware, and/or hydraulic systems
• Advanced degree in an Engineering discipline
• Expertise in model-based hydraulic component and/or electro-hydraulic system design
• Experience performing on-machine tuning for off-highway equipment

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline

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:

• Tuition assistance
• Charitable contribution match
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible work arrangements
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations

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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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