Factory Automation Engineer - 3rd Shift

Factory Automation Engineer - 3rd Shift - 114743

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) - Iowa - Waterloo

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Your Responsibilities

As a Factory Automation Engineer (3rd Shift) for John Deere Engine Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

1. Provide controls engineering / factory automation support for off shift operations
2. Work as a team with maintenance and skilled trades to support down equipment to minimize lost production time
3. Update electrical prints, programming and other documentation for shop floor equipment including human-machine interfaces (HMI) and programmable logic controllers (PLC)
4. Maintain and troubleshoot SCADA, and MES systems in a production environment.
5. Assist with CI (continuous improvement) projects as time allows that are factory automation related to support safety, quality, or efficiency initiatives

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

Education or experience in an Electrical Engineering discipline

Fundamental understanding of automation and electrical control circuits

Experience with Ladder Logic in Allen Bradley PLC Controllers (1-3 or more years of experience)

Good communication and troubleshooting skills

Ability to take direction from other team members and work autonomously with limited direction.

Knowledge of electrical design and applicable safety codes (NFPA 70E, NEC), common practices, and engineering tools required.

What Makes You Stand Out

Knowledge of software/tools (Kepware, Visual Basic, Power BI, etc.)

Understanding network connectivity requirements for equipment, and VLAN Network Topology

Experience with Cognex, Fanuc or Keyence Vison Applications

Experience with Fanuc Robotics Applications

Experience maintaining or troubleshooting VFD Drive or Servo applications

Experience in electrical design and the use of electrical drafting software.

1 or more years of experience with MES/SCADA solutions (SAP-MES, AMES, Ignition)

1 or more years of experience in Structured Query Language (SQL) and Databases

1 or more years of experience in a programming language (Python, C++)

1 or more years of experience with Ignition

3 or more years of experience in PLC and HMI programming

Education

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

4 year degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent 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 and performance bonuses
• 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

$74,256.00 - $111,372.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply