Automation and Autonomy Staff Engineer

Company: John Deere & Company
Location: Cary
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. -John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. -Primary Location: United States (US) -- North Carolina - -- Cary - -Function: Engineering (CA)Title: Automation and Autonomy Staff Engineer -- -95968 -Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position -This position is eligible for a flexible schedule or partial telework arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change. -Your Responsibilities -As the -Automation and Autonomy Staff Engineer -for -John Deere -located in -Cary, North Carolina, you will: -

• Be responsible as project lead to design and develop automation and autonomy solutions for multi-vehicle platforms. -
• Be responsible for coordinating with a cross functional team including partner/ collaborative resources to ensure Automation & Autonomy requirements are determined and executed. In the near term this position will be focused on the delivery of Golf Autonomy
• As project lead, determine and deliver product requirements to deliver portfolio projects leveraging both organic and inorganic -technologies.Additionally, you will... -
  • Coordinate and prioritize project work and provide guidance and coaching as a matrix manager
  • Work with a cross functional team to deliver product on set -milestones
  • Collaborate with Turf & Compact Utility (T&CU) and enterprise resources (including other automation and autonomy teams) to align with architectural strategies
  • Support in field evaluations working closely with Project Verification and Validation (PV&V) , marketing, and product support
  • Travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%, collaborating on projects
  • Support the execution and development of the automation and autonomy -roadmap. - -VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position. - -What Skills You Need -
    • 7 or more years of experience in Product Design
    • 3 or more years of experience with automation and autonomous systems for automotive, trucking, off-highway, power sports, or other mobile equipment applications
    • Experience with implementing product to production, including experience with Windchill/SAP or similar tools.
    • Knowledge in engineering principles, theory and practice, systems engineering tools.
    • 4 or more years of experience in 3D modeling
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to break complex opportunities/issues/obstacles down into executable action items.
    • Ability to travel 25% domestically and -internationally.What Makes You Stand Out---------------------
      • Technical skill and knowledge in automation or autonomous systems and architectures -
      • Experience in delivering complex engineering assignments
      • Experience in designing to Functional Safety -standards
      • Ability to teach others and influence without -authority
      • Experience in Turf and Compact Utility Products
      • Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or Technology
      • Degree or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering tools and -processesEducation -Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: -
        • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Technology discipline or equivalent experience with University Degree (4 years or equivalent) - -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: -
          • Flexible work arrangements
          • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
          • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
          • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
          • Adoption assistance
          • Employee Assistance Programs
          • Tuition assistance
          • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
          • Charitable contribution match
          • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use - -to find out more about our Total Rewards Package. -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. -The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control. - -ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination NoticeThe John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. -

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