Senior Robotics Engineer

Company: John Deere GmbH & Co. KG
Location: East Moline
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

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. Primary Location: United States (US)--- Illinois - East Moline, IL
Function: Manufacturing Engineering
Title: Senior Robotics Engineer--- 70987--

-- Your Responsibilities As a Senior Robotics Engineer for John Deere Harvester Works located in East Moline, IL , you will:

• Serve as technical lead for new and current robotic systems
• Lead establishing the vision for Factory of the Future and key technology building blocks focused on automation
• As a part of the robotics scrum team, you will build technical solutions that meet the businesses automation requirements Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. What Skills You Need
  • --Has experience in integrating complex robotic cells in a production environment (3 or more years of experience)--
  • Expert level skill in industrial robot programming (3 or more years of experience)
  • Experience in building strategic plans for robotics growth--
  • Experience delivering new technology into a production environment--
  • Strong communicator - ability to communicate to the technical teams as an engineer and help guide them through the process developing technical solutions. Additionally, being able to communicate strategic vision to leadership
  • Ability to think outside the box to develop new process and methods to solve complex problems--
  • Thorough understanding of peripheral sensors and sensor applications What Makes You Stand Out
    • Exposure to various applications of automation (material handling, assembly, welding, dispensing)--
    • Proven ability to scout new technologies and carry through to implementation--
    • Experience with collaborative automation (Autonomous Mobile Robots, Collaborative Robotics)--
    • Software programming experience (PLC, Python, ROS, etc.)--
    • Experience designing and building custom tooling (rigid and modular fixturing, end-of-arm tooling)-- Education Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
      • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related career field
      • Experience in manufacturing
      • Technically sound in a few of these areas: Automation, Industrial Connectivity,
      • IoT, perception technologies - rich technical expertise & experience implementing
      • Industry 4.0 technologies What You'll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here --to find out more about our Total Rewards Package. 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. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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