Product Engineer, EL/SW Testing
Date: Oct 22, 2026
Location: MORRISVILLE, North Carolina, US, 27560-8411
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 Carolina - MORRISVILLE
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Product Engineer, EL/SW Testing - 125426
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As an entry-level Electrical & Software Test Engineer for John Deere Turf & Compact Utility (T&CU) Engineering located at Morrisville Engineering Lab (MEL), Morrisville, NC, you will
• Utilize your combined electronics, controls, & embedded software testing skills as a core member of the team delivering world-class customer-delighting features for our products.
• Apply engineering rigor in the development & execution of software test plans & procedures for vehicle electrical systems per a defined development process & software testing principles.
• Collaborate with testers, developers, & stakeholders to validate key system & component features while representing the needs of our customers and our dealer network.
• Embrace and innovate tools for requirements, test plans, test procedures, test execution, & test reporting and regularly communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support modeling/simulation/virtualization ecosystem development activities to continually enhance test coverage and test automation.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
• Experience in Electrical and/or Software Engineering performing analysis, design & testing of embedded software.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamworking skills with those inside and outside your department.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting vehicle-level & component-level electrical/electronic schematics and software requirements.
• Experience with (or the ability to quickly master) SAE J1939 CAN analysis tools, e.g. CANape or CANalyzer, for debugging J1939 CAN protocol on a complex vehicle network.
What Makes You Stand Out
• Experience in embedded systems testing in one or multiple levels: Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL)and Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL)
• Electrical/electronic/electro-mechanical/mechatronic component development and/or validation experience for automotive or off-highway vehicle applications
• Fundamental understanding and experience operating mobile equipment (particularly agricultural and/or outdoor power equipment)
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent degree/experience in a related technology field or discipline.
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
$74,988.00 - $112,476.00 + 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.
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