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　　Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Cary

　　Function: Engineering (CA)

　　Title: Senior Battery Systems Engineer - 105216

　　Onsite/Remote: Partial Remote Position

　　This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.

　　Your Responsibilities

　　As a Senior Battery Systems Engineer for John Deere Power Systems located in Cary, NC , you will:

　　Drive the design and development of lithium-ion battery systems following the Product Delivery Process (PDP), ensuring all activities and plans are formulated, documented, and followed to launch the product into production.

　　Understand customer needs and lead the development of system, component, and sub-component requirements & specifications for the various elements of lithium-ion battery systems while considering functional, performance, integration, safety, and compliance targets.

　　Lead data analysis activities and interpretation related to battery field performance to guide requirements development and product improvements.

　　Execute trade off analyses of potential battery system designs considering cost, schedule, manufacturability, functionality, performance, reliability, safety, etc.

　　Effectively collaborate and communicate with the appropriate functional team members from quality, manufacturing, supply management and product support, marketing, suppliers, customers, leadership, as well as hardware engineers, software engineers, controls engineers, systems & applications engineers, cell engineers, product verification & validation (PV&V) engineers, and vehicle electrification engineers.

　　Support battery system, applications, and vehicle electrification teams with the integration of battery systems into electrified vehicles.

　　VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

　　What Skills You Need

　　5 or more years of experience in product development

　　3 or more years of experience in the design, development, & testing of battery systems

　　3 or more years of experience in battery system integration into electric vehicle applications

　　3 or more years of experience developing product requirements and specifications

　　1 or more years of experience supporting functional safety development

　　5 or more years of experience contributing as a core team member on a cross-functional product development team

　　Experience with requirements management tools

　　Experience with data analysis tools

　　Ability and willingness to travel up to 15%

　　What Makes You Stand Out

　　Demonstrated ability to constructively work with suppliers in the application and design of battery system components

　　Demonstrated ability to lead teams meeting project performance, schedule, and budget goals

　　Understanding of lithium-ion battery technology trends, vehicle industry application trends, battery management system technology trends, and lithium-ion battery test approaches

　　Deep understanding of battery system architecture, cells, hardware, software, controls, interface, sensing, safety, communication, integration, and testing

　　Experience with installation, commissioning, and field support of lithium-ion batteries including diagnosing and troubleshooting battery system failures

　　Experience with functional safety and cyber security standards

　　Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional battery management system hardware, battery management software, battery management system controls, battery systems & applications, battery design, battery test, and vehicle electrification teams

　　Demonstrated ability to generate product/system requirements documents of significant magnitude

　　Experience with rectifiers, inverters, power control systems, chargers, and thermal management systems

　　Self-starter and passionate about vehicle electrification & battery technology

　　Demonstrated ability to constructively work with teams having diverse skills and from different cultural backgrounds

　　Advanced technical degree in engineering, Master’s level or greater with emphasis on battery systems and/or systems engineering

　　Experience with construction, agricultural, and turf vehicle engineering

　　Education

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

　　Bachelor's degree in Engineering with relevant battery systems experienceWhat 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 and performance bonuses

　　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

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　　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.

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