Website John Deere
Are you looking to make a difference in the world by helping to provide enough food, fiber, and infrastructure for our rapidly growing population? At John Deere, we are investing in our people and technology like never before to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. We are currently seeking a Sr. Combustion Engineer – Spark Ignition (SI) for our Product Engineering division located in Waterloo, Iowa.
Responsibilities:
- Lead testing and support development of Spark Ignition combustion technologies using modeling work and test work of internal and external projects.
- Define combustion system requirements and contribute to the definition of component requirements including interface specifications, document trade-offs and conclusions, and maintain a database of solutions.
- Contribute to new design concepts, advanced test methods, process improvements, and measurement capabilities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in combustion engine development or research
- Strong knowledge of combustion fundamentals and spark ignition engines
- Experience with testing and analysis tools and techniques, including CFD simulations
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar software
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement savings plans with company match
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Flexible work schedule arrangements
Q&A Section:
Q1. What are the responsibilities of a Sr. Combustion Engineer – Spark Ignition?
A1. A Sr. Combustion Engineer – Spark Ignition leads testing and supports development of Spark Ignition combustion technologies using modeling work and test work of internal and external projects, defines combustion system requirements and contributes to the definition of component requirements, and contributes to new design concepts, advanced test methods, process improvements, and measurement capabilities.
Q2. What are the requirements for this job at John Deere?
A2. The requirements for this job include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in combustion engine development or research, strong knowledge of combustion fundamentals and spark ignition engines, experience with testing and analysis tools and techniques, proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar software, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.