2025010 - Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) – IA – Cedar Falls

Function: Technology

Title: Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) Engineer - 2025010

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) Engineer for John Deere in Cedar Falls, IA, you will develop analytical acoustic and vibration models of tractor vehicles, systems, and components. In addition, you will:

• Create finite element models of individual parts using appropriate preprocessing tools to meet accepted best practices;
• Apply proper model boundary conditions to represent how the part will be used in a tractor;
• Assemble individual part models into assemblies representing complex systems and complete tractors;
• Test physical hardware and correlate the analytical models to test results;
• Incorporate new tools and techniques to increase NVH analysis competency within the group;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design complex tractor vehicles and systems to meet functional requirements for acoustics and vibration performance;
• Mentor junior engineering and technical employees to aid in their development.
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel required. Must live within normal commuting distance of the worksite. Up to 20% remote work allowed.

What Skills You Need

• 5 years of experience in use results of simulations and tests of vehicle structures and systems to propose design solutions to meet NVH requirements
• 5 years of experience in perform NVH simulation of vehicle structures, systems, and full vehicles for current and future programs
• 5 years of experience in use industry tools such as Hyperworks Suite or ANSA/Metapost to prepare FEA models for simulation and post-process results
• 5 years of experience in develop and implement new simulation tools for upfront NVH analysis of machine systems

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 5 years related 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

$119,787 - $129,787 per year + Benefits

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