Staff Engineer, Precision Upgrades Custom Engineering

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Primary Location:

United States (US)

• Illinois

•

Silvis Function:

Product Engineering (CA)

Title:

Staff Engineer, Precision Upgrades Custom Engineering

• 120454

Onsite/Remote:

Onsite Position ##

Your Responsibilities Location:

Silvis, IL (preferred) or Des Moines, IA at manager discretion As the Staff Engineer for Precision Upgrades Customs Engineering, you will serve as the technical and business owner for the Precision Upgrades Customs offering—ensuring our customers and dealers receive innovative custom solutions that extend the value of their machines. This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of engineering, product, dealers, and field teams, and plays a critical part in how Precision Upgrades delivers flexibility and differentiation to customers across multiple product lines. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical problem‑solving, leadership through influence, and direct dealer interaction, and who wants clear ownership of a meaningful business space. Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position What You Will Do

• Own the Precision Upgrades Customs business across Planter, Self‑Propelled Sprayer, Blast Sprayer, Combine, Air Seeder, and Autonomy product lines
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional engineers to define, design, and deliver custom upgrade kits—driving clarity, accountability, and execution without direct authority
• Serve as a primary technical contact for dealers and internal stakeholders, including Precision Upgrades Product Specialists, to assess incoming customs requests and deliver timely solutions
• Balance customer needs, engineering rigor, and business constraints to determine the right technical path forward
• Define, document, manage, and continuously improve the Precision Upgrades Customs process using feedback from dealers, customers, and field teams
• Act as a connector across engineering, manufacturing, order fulfillment, product support, and sales to ensure solutions are executable and repeatable where possible ## What Skills You Need
• 5+ years of experience working with Deere engineering systems, including locating and integrating data across platforms such as Creo, SAP, Windchill, Recon, Build and Price, and related tools
• 5+ years of experience applying multi‑disciplinary engineering principles, including PV&V and application judgment, to solve complex customer or system‑level needs
• 3+ years of experience in design engineering or a closely related engineering group
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to dealers and customers in a practical, non‑technical manner
• Strong critical thinking, investigative, and problem‑solving skills, including diagnosing machine or system issues
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive results through influence, prioritization, and technical credibility ## What Makes You Standout
• Experience working in cross‑functional environments spanning hardware, software, manufacturing, order fulfillment, and product support
• Hands‑on familiarity with Deere machines, particularly planters and application equipment, in operational or manufacturing settings
• Creativity and judgment to deliver customer solutions using non‑traditional or non‑standard Deere processes, while maintaining safety and compliance
• Experience collaborating within global design or development teams
• A passion for sharing knowledge, mentoring engineers, and raising team capability ## Education
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and applicable work experience 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
• 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 $109,548.00
• $164,316.

00 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL Must be 18 years of age or older to apply 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 Notice The 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, 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.