3rd Shift Automation Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Davenport
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: 3rd Shift Automation Engineer - 116112
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As an Automation Manufacturing Engineer- 3rd Shift, for JD Davenport Works, located in Davenport, IA, supporting welding operations, you will play an instrumental role in propelling us forward in our automation journey. You will engage with our workforce to overcome operational difficulties, work with a cross- functional team to execute continuous improvement projects and contribute to the overall One Davenport team. At John Deere Davenport Works, a premiere factory for the Construction and Forestry Division, you will join a dynamic team and operate in a challenging production environment where valuing others is critical to the success of our team and our business. In addition, you will:

• Assist with robotic programming in a variety of Fanuc and/or Cloos automated welding applications, material handling applications, or other automated processes.
• Provide Weld Engineering support for 3rd Shift to aid in resolving production concerns and disruptions, and in communicating and implementing engineering changes
• Provide weld reclaim support for 3rd Shift
• Leverage and implement technology to expand the use of automation, as well as improve our access to and utilization of data and data analytics to drive business improvement
• Grow your overall skills in data and analytics tools
• Support, communicate and implement engineering changes
• Communicate with the Natural Work Group and leadership to understand problems, propose and execute solutions and provide updates

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need

• 3 or more years of experience with manual and robotic weld processes along with demonstrated proficiency in JDAAT.
• Experience with programming FANUC and/or Cloos robotic welding systems or other industrial arms.
• Effectively completes tasks independently, tackles challenges with enthusiasm and resourcefulness, thrives in a collaborative and inclusive team, and creatively solves problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated systems with support from UAW team members & controls
• Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively, adapting for changing conditions
• Ability to create and thrive in an inclusive and collaborative team environment
• Ability to work standard 3rd shift work hours; 10pm-6am Sunday through Thursday along with off-shift hours and weekends, with potential call-ins to support operations as needed.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Proficiency in Pro-E/Creo & JDAAT
• Experience implementing, troubleshooting, & supporting automated solutions
• Highly self- motivated and self- directed
• Demonstrated formal and informal leadership skills
• Experience successfully navigating ambiguous situations
• Ability to work with a wide variety of technologies including Power BI, Power Apps, Ignition, Databricks, HANA, SQL, Oracle, etc.
• Experience learning and applying technology, systems, data mining and analysis tools to drive business improvements

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

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or other technical degree

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

$86,028.00 - $129,036.00 + Benefits
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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.
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