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Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

John Deere

ANKENY, IAJob$75–112K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$75–112K/yr
Location
ANKENY, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

John Deere seeks an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer for its Des Moines Works in Ankeny, Iowa. The role supports production by troubleshooting manufacturing communications and vehicle electronics, coordinating with software and electrical design teams, training repair staff, and improving processes. The posting ideally seeks a degree or equivalent related work experience and notes that visa sponsorship is not available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical TroubleshootingSchematic AnalysisElectrical PrinciplesElectrical ComponentsEngineering ToolsEngineering SystemsEngineering DatabasesJDAATSAPSQLGFPTDGTSmartTestCAN Bus Architecture

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or 4+ Years Electrical and Diagnostic ExperienceMust Be 18+

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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) - Iowa - ANKENY

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Electrical Manufacturing Engineer - 125395

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Des Moines Works located in Ankeny, IA, you will:

  • Provide advanced troubleshooting of manufacturing system communications and on-board vehicle electronics including hydraulic and mechanical systems that contain electrical components.

  • Communicate with software and electrical design teams to address issues that arise during production

  • Provide troubleshooting training and documentation to repair staff

  • Address Continuous Improvement requests related to programming and testing

  • Develop process improvements to address build issues identified through program failures, audits, and warranty claims

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

  • Experience analyzing schematics and troubleshooting electrical systems.

  • Knowledge of electrical components and basic electrical principles

  • Experience with engineering tools, systems and databases. (Example: JDAAT, SAP, SQL)

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Experience with GFPT, DGT, and/or SmartTest

  • Knowledge of CAN bus architecture

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electircal Engineering or related area of study or 4+ years of electrical and diagnostic experience

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

$74,988.00 - $112,476.00 + 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.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,342 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–112K/yr
  • Iowa median$69–117K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$96–141K/yr3,038 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $94K, is 3% below the Iowa median midpoint ($97K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in Iowa.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Iowa and 5,342 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Iowa
Experience
Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,225 postings).
Education
3,067 of the 5,342 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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