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John Deere
Engineer, Structures
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What they do
A Structural Engineer designs and analyzes engineering and construction projects to ensure they are safe and structurally sound. They often specialize in particular types of structures, such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, industrial, tunnels, vehicles, ships, aircraft, or spacecraft.
$93,015 / year median in Iowa
+14% projected growth
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, including disabled & veterans.Primary Location:
United States (US)- Iowa
Function:
Product Engineering (CA)Title:
Engineer, Structures- 123949
Onsite/Remote:
Onsite Position ## Your Responsibilities As an Engineer, Structures for John Deere's Construction & Forestry (C&F) division in Dubuque, IA you will:- Design and develop structural components and assemblies, including frames, sheet metal, castings, and welded structures, using Creo
- Develop engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation to support product development
- Support prototype builds, testing activities, and customer field evaluations to validate structural designs
- Investigate design issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve product quality and durability
- Collaborate with test engineering, manufacturing, supply management, quality, and product teams to deliver optimized structural solutions Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. ## What Skills You Need
- Proficiency with 3D modeling tools, such as Creo or Solidworks
- Understanding of structural design fundamentals, including weldments, sheet metal, castings, bolted joints, and material selection
- Strong desire and ability to learn and apply design principals to ongoing design activities
- Ability to analyze technical data, evaluate design alternatives, and make sound engineering decisions
- Demonstrated ability to investigate design issues, determine root cause, and support corrective actions
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with manufacturing, test engineering, supply management, quality, and product teams
- Demonstrated experience managing several projects simultaneously
- Ability and willingness to travel both domestic and internationally, up to 10% ## What Makes You Stand Out
- Working knowledge of John Deere product development processes.
- Experience applying geometrical dimension and tolerancing principles
- Experience developing tolerance stack up analyses
- Experience performing or interpreting finite element analysis results
- Experience with designing or testing stampings, welding, casting, composites, and/or machining processes
- Familiarity with operating Construction, Forestry, or Ag off-road equipment ## Education Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- B.
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- 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
- Vacation and Holiday Pay $67,692.00
- $101,532.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Fitness Centers/Gyms