Test Design & Automation Engineer

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Date: Apr 20, 2026

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: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Test Design & Automation Engineer - 119717 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Test Design Engineer for John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) located in Fargo, ND, you will complete overall test development for projects and enhance existing test systems for robust electronics intended for on/off road vehicles and harsh environments. In addition, you will:

 

  • Contribute to requirements definition working directly with customers and other engineers.  Provide proper feedback about the requirements.
  • Contribute to innovative HW/SW testing architectures and designs for challenging problems with minimal guidance from more senior engineers.
  • Contribute to analysis and make recommendations and tester design decisions based on results with minimal guidance from more senior engineers.
  • Develop tester automation and unit monitoring code using LabVIEW development practices and tools. Drive improvements to eliminate tool suite set up problems and solve integration issues that involve multiple code modules, code bases, and/or multiple developers.
  • Perform unit, integration, and systems verification and validation testing using HW/SW tools. Drive process and consistency in test system architecture and code reviews.
  • Review documentation produced during the Product Development Lifecycle that is generated by other engineering groups.
  • Work closely with other project team members as needed to ensure the final combined product has compatible software, electronic hardware, and mechanical hardware which functions properly together and performs at levels specified in the test requirement or specifications.

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

  • 3+ years of full-time experience in test system development
  • 3+ years of full-time experience in LabVIEW or other NI programming languages
  • 3+ years of full-time experience with basic controls, and Data Acquisition systems (DAQ)
  • Technical experience using and understanding electronic schematics and hardware analysis software (PSpice, KiCAD, etc.)
  • Experience in statistical analysis (SPC, GR&R, Monte Carlo, etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within own team and across cross‑functional groups while completing projects
  • Experience with basic electronics hardware and systems

What Makes You Standout

 

  • 2+ years of full-time experience in power electronics or power electronic sub-system testing
  • Experience with instrumentation communication protocols (i.e. CAN, Ethernet, Automotive Ethernet, RS-232, USB, Modbus, etc.)
  • NI TestStand and circuit simulation software experience
  • Electronic circuit design experience
  • Understanding of product development phases
  • Experience moving projects through the ISG tester design lifecycle process

Education

 

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

 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

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

 $86,892.00  - $130,332.00  + 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.

 

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.

 

 

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