eMachine PV&V Engineer
Overview:
We are seeking an Engineer Product II – Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) to support the design, testing, and validation of electric machines. This role involves planning and executing PV&V activities, collaborating across teams, and ensuring compliance with safety, performance, quality, reliability, and cost requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute PV&V plans and activities using John Deere’s internal PV&V application.
- Track PV&V activities, create work requests, and report Activity Completion Rating (ACR) to leadership.
- Perform lab tests, field tests, and electric machine teardowns to validate design requirements.
- Interpret and implement standards, specifications, and regulations related to electric machines.
- Deliver small- to medium-scale projects within established program management plans.
- Create and maintain technical documentation to a high standard, ensuring backup and recovery protocols.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of PV&V plans.
- Stay current with technology, regulations, and industry best practices through training and professional development.
What Skills You Need:
- Minimum 2 years of experience creating PV&V plans, work requests, and scheduling activities.
- Experience with rotating components, electric machine design, testing, or implementation.
- Knowledge of data acquisition equipment and instrumentation (e.g., accelerometers, thermistors, current transducers, vector network analyzers).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and schedule PV&V activities effectively.
- Ability to travel up to 20% (local travel).
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Knowledge of electric drive components (inverters, connectors, energy storage systems).
- Familiarity with AI applications in PV&V.
- Understanding of electric machine design details (load evaluation, electromagnetics, bearings, insulation, cooling, manufacturability).
- Experience with accelerated test methods.
- Proficiency in Windchill and Creo.
- Strong collaboration skills across teams and disciplines.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Metatarsal safety footwear required on Day 1.
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