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) - Illinois - Silvis
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Senior Engineer, Product Development - 124335
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
As a Senior Engineer, Product Development for Moline Technology & Innovation Center located in Silvis IL you will:
- Function as a leader and contributor in areas of dry commodity metering and delivery for the air seeding and planting product lines.
- Lead project scoping during initial discovery development as well as ensuring seamless delivery execution.
- Define and manage interfaces between systems ensuring compatibility and performance.
- Ensure alignment between vehicle-level requirements and subsystem implementation, including traceability and design intent.
- Drive system-level trade-off decisions impacting packaging, performance, serviceability, manufacturability, cost and weight
- Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and validation) to resolve complex system integration challenges
- Collaborate with Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) and Virtual Design Verification (VDV) teams to develop and execute system-level validation strategies
- Ensure solutions meet John Deere standards, performance requirements, and regulatory expectations
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
- 3 or more years of experience developing off-highway or equivalent vehicle hydraulic routings
- 3 or more years of experience in multiple aspects of product engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects and manage competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to translate ambiguity into clear execution plans
- Proven ability to manage complexity, drive decisions, and ensure accountability across teams
- Experience leading system-level integration or architecture development efforts.
- Experience in both discovery and delivery space with focus on understanding problems and appropriate solutions that work for both the customer and John Deere.
- Strong understanding of agronomic practices as it relates to seeding, dry fertilizer, and dry protectant metering and delivery during the seeding job step.
- Strong project ownership and ability to drive action.
- Strong background in project management, timeline tracking, and technical leadership
- Proficient use of Creo CAD software, Enterprise Parts Data Management (EPDM) and SAP workflow/process
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering 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
- 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
$93,324.00 - $139,980.00 + 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.
Skills Required
- Three or more years of experience developing off-highway or equivalent vehicle hydraulic routings
- Three or more years of experience in multiple aspects of product engineering
- Ability to lead complex engineering projects and manage competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to translate ambiguity into clear execution plans
- Ability to manage complexity, drive decisions, and ensure accountability across teams
- Experience leading system-level integration or architecture development efforts
- Experience in product discovery and delivery focused on customer and company solutions
- Understanding of agronomic practices related to seeding, dry fertilizer, and dry protectant metering and delivery
- Strong project ownership and ability to drive action
- Background in project management, timeline tracking, and technical leadership
- Proficiency with Creo CAD software, Enterprise Parts Data Management (EPDM), and SAP workflows/processes
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent related work experience
- At least 18 years of age
John Deere Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about John Deere and has not been reviewed or approved by John Deere.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with union‑represented employees retaining high‑value plans with no premiums or deductibles under the 2021–2027 agreement. Company materials also highlight broad medical options, wellness resources, and inclusive care navigation.
-
Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with company match and, for many represented roles and some salaried groups, access to a defined‑benefit pension. Contract updates and company filings indicate sustained retirement programs with enhancements for covered employees.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation scales up to five weeks with additional holidays, and some units allow purchasing extra time off. Materials also reference paid parental and caregiver leave alongside flexible work arrangements where roles allow.
John Deere Insights
What We Do
Life can’t evolve without innovation. That’s why we’re ideating to help feed the planet, build smarter, and help our farmers and growers to sustainably optimize their land. The mission is underway, but we need the right people to continue bringing it to life. From coders to assemblers and from engineers and tech experts to marketers and field teams. All find a purpose to drive them, a culture to thrive in, and a world of opportunities.
Why Work With Us
Our company is more than just a place to work. For John Deere employees, it’s where we dream, design, and deliver machines and technology that help feed a rapidly growing world and build critical infrastructure in villages, towns and modern megacities.
Gallery
.png){kind=logo}
