Hardware Engineer

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

• Create and analyze technical requirements to determine the best electrical design solution for assigned projects
• Execute microprocessor-based embedded electronic designs for vehicle and/or fixed equipment applications
• Perform detailed analog and digital circuit analysis, simulation, integration, and verification activities
• Develop test and analysis plans to support product verification and validation
• Compile and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, design calculations, and validation results
• Provide on-site technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management organizations as needed
• Collaborate with John Deere engineers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver project milestones on time

Specific Tasks:

• Author requirements documents and technical design documentation for assigned electrical engineering work
• Document circuit analysis, simulation results, and design calculations by agreed-upon due dates
• Author and execute verification and validation test plans and document test results
• Support product integration and on-site verification activities for embedded electronic systems
• Release or support release of product Bills of Materials and related engineering documentation
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide updates to stakeholders on progress, risks, and technical needs
• Engage with John Deere engineers, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical questions and support project execution
• Provide on-site technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management teams during development and validation activities

Required Capabilities (How will we measure fit?):

• Must be able to explain experience with electrical design, circuit analysis, and technical problem solving in embedded systems environments
• Must demonstrate experience working in collaborative engineering teams to complete technical deliverables on schedule
• Must be able to engage effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers
• Must demonstrate understanding of verification and validation processes, technical documentation, and engineering change/release practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field (required)
• Experience with embedded electronics design, circuit analysis, technical documentation, and engineering test/validation tools preferred
• Culture Fit (Soft Skills)
• Strong communication skills and willingness to engage on the manufacturing floor
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset

Employee Value Prop / Career Path Opportunities:

• Direct exposure to advanced embedded electronics and precision technology engineering work within John Deere ISG
• Opportunity to build hands-on experience in electrical design, circuit verification, and product validation for precision technology applications
• Hands-on involvement in cross-functional engineering projects spanning requirements development, analysis, validation, and release support
• Clear pathway to grow into advanced electrical engineering, embedded systems, or product development roles supporting John Deere technologies