Ref. 124138 – Testingenieur Guidance & Automation / Produktverifikation und -validierung (m/w/d)
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At our Kaiserslautern site, our European Technology Center plays a key role within the global John Deere research network. Around 250 employees explore future trends and develop technologies for mobile agricultural and construction machinery, working closely with a wide range of research institutes. Together, we develop and deliver innovative products and services in the field of precision agriculture. #wearekaiserslautern
Our department PV&V is looking for a
Test Engineer Guidance & Automation / Product Verification und Validation (m/w/d)
Our PV&V department works closely with product managers and development engineers to deliver high-quality automation solutions that provide real value to our customers. We continuously improve our test methods and tools and have a strong understanding of the systems, customer use cases, and application areas.
What You’ll Get:
- modern and flexible working (35h/week full-time)
- excellent benefits, such as employer-funded occupational pension / life cover / income protection benefits
- further benefits such as subsidized Company Bike, FamPlus and much more
- an attractive compensation package including variable pay program
The salary for this position (full-time) is based on the ERA group EG 10 of the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry Rheinland-Pfalz and consists, in addition to the gross monthly salary of 5590€, of various special payments (holiday pay, T-Zug, Christmas pay, etc.). You can expect an annual salary of approx. 77000 EUR in this position.
Your Responsibilities:
- Independent development and execution of test cases and test scenarios based on requirements, using modern AI tools
- Planning, preparation, and execution of system, functional, integration, HIL, machine, and field tests.
- Development, automation, and continuous improvement of test methods, test environments, and Hardware-in-the-Loop systems.
- Transfer of real-world customer and application scenarios into reproducible test and simulation environments.
- Issue triage and analysis; documentation and tracking of test results and testing of fixes.
- Validation planning, support of test machines and test customers, evaluation and reporting of customer feedback. Close collaboration with local and global teams to ensure high product quality.
What Skills You Need:
- Strong experience in the verification and validation of complex technical or mechatronic systems; with definition, execution and evaluation of system performance and functional tests.
- University degree in a relevant technical field with at least 3–5 years of professional experience
- Very good understanding of software, electronic control units, sensors, communication systems, and machine functions, as well as the ability to derive appropriate test cases and test scenarios including these components.
- Experience in analyzing complex issues, as well as knowledge of CAN bus communication and CAN-analysis.
- Experience with HIL-systems, simulation, test automation, and structured testing methods, ideally including the use of AI for test development and test analysis.
- Ability to independently evaluate technical results, derive appropriate actions, and implement improvements.
- Understanding agricultural applications and willingness to conduct field tests, support test customers, and operate agricultural machinery. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
- High level of initiative, analytical thinking, communication and teamwork skills, good German and English language skills.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience with camera-based systems, computer vision, or machine learning, including verification of their system performance.
- Hands-on experience with generative AI or other AI tools in test development, software development, or technical data analysis.
- Practical experience with agricultural machinery and agricultural requirements.
- Experience and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, international development environment.
This tariff position is based in Kaiserslautern and available for immediate start.
End of Posting: 04.11.2026
We welcome applicants for who they are and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths each person brings. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, supported, and able to contribute. We look forward to your online application in German or English via our application portal!
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John Deere Kaiserslautern
Talent Acquisition
Marianna Kupis
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Skills Required
- University degree in a relevant technical field
- 3–5 years of professional experience
- Strong experience verifying and validating complex technical or mechatronic systems
- Experience defining, executing, and evaluating system performance and functional tests
- Understanding of software, electronic control units, sensors, communication systems, and machine functions
- Experience analyzing complex technical issues
- Knowledge of CAN bus communication and CAN analysis
- Experience with HIL systems, simulation, test automation, and structured testing methods
- Ability to independently evaluate technical results and implement improvements
- Willingness to conduct field tests, support test customers, operate agricultural machinery, and travel nationally and internationally
- Strong initiative, analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
- Good German and English language skills
- Experience with camera-based systems, computer vision, or machine learning
- Hands-on experience with generative AI or other AI tools
- Practical experience with agricultural machinery and agricultural requirements
- Experience working in a dynamic, international development environment
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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.
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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.
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