Senior Engineer, Product Development
Deere
Silvis, IL · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
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.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Silvis Function: Product Engineering (CA) Title: Senior Engineer, Product Development - 124335 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer, Product Development for Moline Technology & Innovation Center located in Silvis IL you will:
Function as a leader and contributor in areas of dry commodity metering and delivery for the air seeding and planting product lines.
Lead project scoping during initial discovery development as well as ensuring seamless delivery execution.
Define and manage interfaces between systems ensuring compatibility and performance.
Ensure alignment between vehicle-level requirements and subsystem implementation, including traceability and design intent.
Drive system-level trade-off decisions impacting packaging, performance, serviceability, manufacturability, cost and weight
Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and validation) to resolve complex system integration challenges
Collaborate with Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) and Virtual Design Verification (VDV) teams to develop and execute system-level validation strategies
Ensure solutions meet John Deere standards, performance requirements, and regulatory expectations
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
3 or more years of experience developing off-highway or equivalent vehicle hydraulic routings
3 or more years of experience in multiple aspects of product engineering.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects and manage competing priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to translate ambiguity into clear execution plans
Proven ability to manage complexity, drive decisions, and ensure accountability across teams
What Makes You Stand Out
Experience leading system-level integration or architecture development efforts.
Experience in both discovery and delivery space with focus on understanding problems and appropriate solutions that work for both the customer and John Deere.
Strong understanding of agronomic practices as it relates to seeding, dry fertilizer, and dry protectant metering and delivery during the seeding job step.
Strong project ownership and ability to drive action.
Strong background in project management, timeline tracking, and technical leadership
Proficient use of Creo CAD software, Enterprise Parts Data Management (EPDM) and SAP workflow/process
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent
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
$93,324.00 - $139,980.00 + 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.
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