Principal Engineer, Advanced Engineering Electrification

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Date: Nov 16, 2024

Location: Fargo, North Dakota, US, 58102-2854

Company: John Deere

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.

 

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Primary Location: United States (US) - North Dakota  - Fargo  
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Principal Engineer, Advanced Engineering Electrification - 109276 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

 

This position may be located in Fargo, ND; Cary, NC; Waterloo, IA; Moline, IL; or Dubuque, IA per the hiring manager's discretion. This may be dependent on the successful candidate's background, experience, and proficiency. 

 

This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change. 

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Principal Engineer, Advanced Engineering Electrification for Intelligent Solutions Group located in Fargo, ND, Cary, NC, Waterloo, IA, Moline, IL or Dubuque, IA, you will use expert knowledge of vehicle electrification to lead and execute research and development projects, and enhance John Deere intellectual property, in electrification. In addition, you will:

 

  • Leverage broad cross-disciplinary module and system knowledge in vehicle electrification to discover and set strategic research priorities in electrification which positively impact key John Deere performance metrics.
  • Use recognized industry reputation as a thought leader to impact decisions and directions of multiple platforms at John Deere.
  • Guide, coach, and train other employees to increase employee engagement and impact attraction, retention and development of electrification talent.
  • Collaborate strongly with platform engineers and others to get practical innovation from technology development into product development.

 

VISA sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

 

Recognized world-class expert in some, deep expertise in several, extensive knowledge in most, and at least working knowledge in all the following:

 

  • Power electronics (PE) switching modulation schemes such as space vector modulation, sine-triangle modulation, and power electronics implementation in driving rotary electric machines
  • PE magnetic components design, new PE topologies, grid tied PE
  • Engineering domains relevant to mechanical power conversion, including mechanical power transfer, fluid power transfer, and cooling systems
  • Theory of AC machines and three-phase circuits, magnetic circuits, and electromagnetics
  • Electrification controls domain knowledge
  • Application of simulation, dynamic systems modeling (DSM), and analysis software related to electrification modules and systems
  • Power electronics semiconductor physics
  • Power electronics packaging design
  • State-of-the-art power electronics printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and enclosure design domain knowledge
  • State-of-the-art e-machines and integrated motor/drive design domain knowledge
  • State-of-the-art battery domain knowledge in battery electric vehicle (BEV) systems design and hybrid vehicle design
  • 5 or more years demonstrating success in influencing without authority
  • Demonstrated experience in producing high quality technical documentation
  • Proficient in training and teaching others
  • Fluent in written and verbal English
  • Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

What Makes You Stand Out

 

  • 15 or more years of relevant experience, including 5 or more years of experience with system-level design and analysis of electric drives, including power electronics, harnesses, electrochemical batteries, and electric machines
  • Control systems expertise
  • 5 or more years of dynamic systems modelling and analysis
  • Expert user of Matlab/Simulink
  • Experience obtaining and successfully collaborating with outside resources to accomplish research.
  • Demonstrated technical and non-technical self-learner
  • Business, customer product delivery, or startup experience
  • Excellent professional network builder
  • Proven Influencer
  • Significant Innovator
  • PhD and industry-relevant academic publications

 

Education

 

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

 

  • BS and MS in a traditional engineering discipline
  • PhD preferred

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

 $157,488.00  - $236,220.00  + Benefits

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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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