John Deere Des Moines: Experimental Mechanic

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come.

Requirements

• Set up, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment to conduct laboratory and field tests of agricultural implements and components as part of the product development process.
• Effectively work with engineers and customers in planning, developing, implementing, and executing field or lab testing of equipment.
• Diagnose issues and make necessary repairs and adjustments as required to complete test.
• Record findings and create written reports to document test conditions, performance, quality, and work performed.
• Disassemble units after tests and check for misalignment and wear.
• Lubricates, adds coolant, and cleans equipment.
• Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Prepare and load equipment for movement to test site.
• Make personal contacts with dealer and branch personnel to finalize arrangements for tests.
• Perform setup on machine for test, including assembly, adjusting, fueling and lubrication.
• Operate equipment under field test conditions.
• Install and/or operate instrumentation for tests.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use