Factory Automation Engineer
Core
Support shop floor automation systems and deliver automation projects to improve manufacturing performance, equipment uptime, data visibility, and operator experience for John Deere Harvester.
Role type
Factory Automation Engineer
Builds
Shop floor automation systems, Ignition-based applications, electrical systems, PLC programs, HMIs, and production reporting tools.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
PLC programming, HMI design, SQL, MES/SCADA integration, electrical design, Ignition application development, industrial networking, troubleshooting, project management
Preferred skills
Ignition Vision/Perspective experience, SAP-MES/AMES/JDAAT familiarity, electrical drafting software proficiency
Technologies
Ignition, SQL, MES, SCADA, PLC, HMI, SAP-MES, AMES, JDAAT
Responsibilities
Provide responsive shop floor support for manufacturing issues impacting equipment uptime and production flow; Develop, update, and support electrical systems, prints, PLC programs, and shop floor application screens; Execute automation projects from concept through implementation including design, testing, and deployment; Support integration of shop floor machines with site MES/SCADA platforms and industrial networks.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC