Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Ankeny
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Factory Automation ME - 123964
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Tactical Factory Automation Engineer at Des Moines Works located in Des Moines, IA, you will provide day-to-day technical support for manufacturing operations by partnering with production, maintenance, engineering, and skilled trades teams to resolve equipment and process-related issues. This role is responsible for supporting electrical systems, PLCs, control programs, automation technologies, tooling, and manufacturing equipment through troubleshooting, system updates, and continuous improvement activities. You will help develop and deliver technical training for maintenance skilled trades employees, building capabilities in electrical systems, automation, reliability practices, and advanced diagnostics. The position also supports building automation controls, asset connectivity, and digital monitoring solutions in collaboration with the Facilities Engineering team, while helping advance machine connectivity and condition-based maintenance strategies. Success in this role requires strong troubleshooting abilities, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, effective communication skills, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need
• Technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, automation, PLCs, controls, and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve equipment, controls, and production system issues.
• Experience with machine connectivity, sensors, condition monitoring technologies, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical training that builds skilled trades capabilities in automation, electrical systems, and advanced diagnostics.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, building automation systems, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across production, maintenance, engineering, facilities, and skilled trades teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to changing business needs, and execute work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What Makes You Stand Out
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial control systems, including troubleshooting and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of machine connectivity, industrial networking, and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, Analog and digital systems
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs.
• Familiarity with asset monitoring, condition-based maintenance, and predictive technologies that improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Experience supporting building automation systems, facility controls, and digital monitoring solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical support requests while independently prioritizing work and driving issues to resolution.
• Experience with supporting capital projects, equipment installations, system integrations, or coordination with contractors, suppliers, and external engineering resources.
• A proactive continuous improvement mindset with a passion for leveraging technology, data, and automation to solve manufacturing challenges and improve business results.

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Bachelor's Degree or experience in Electrical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related fields.

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

$86,892.00 - $130,332.00 + 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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.