EMS Engineer

EMS Engineer

Fuquay-Varina, NC - Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at John Deere's facility in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will plan, coordinate, perform product design, testing and/or analysis work for a complete project of moderate scope or for a significant portion or a sub-system of a major and diverse project. Operate in a team environment, provide input to design solutions, and participate in design reviews. May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work to support personnel. Decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Develop Engine Management Systems in the Turf & Compact Utility division on low to medium-complexity engine and transmission electronic control systems for products across our division. 
• You will be a key contact to provide expertise in the design, diagnostics, and delivery of electrical components involved in controlling and managing the operation of gas and diesel engines.
• Support mechanical and electrical integration design teams along with factory and field representatives to ensure compatibility across all phases of the product life cycle.
• Work closely with internal and external groups, like marketing, manufacturing, quality, supply management, and component suppliers during product development and production cycles to align on key product features and customer needs to deliver a world-class solution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master of Science Degree in Electrical or Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• 3 or more years' experience in engine management systems specification, design, integration, and diagnostics with small spark and diesel internal combustion engines with 1-4 cylinders.
• 3 or more years of electronic hardware design, microcontrollers, analog and digital electronic circuits, electronics manufacturing, and product verification.
• 3 or more years' experience with J1939 CAN communications including troubleshooting and use of appropriate network analysis toolsets.
• Operational knowledge of internal combustion engines and their control systems, emissions controls, and calibrations.
• Application experience with sensors (e.g. temperature, pressure, position) and actuators (e.g. solenoids, fuel injectors, high voltage spark ignition).
• Experience with related Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards and associated design practices.
• Demonstrated technical capability, including working hands-on in vehicles, engines, and transmissions, utilizing electronic instrumentation to gather data relevant to performing design validation and root cause analysis in electronic systems.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work well without close direction, both in the office and in the field.
• Work with internal and external groups, like marketing, manufacturing, quality, supply management, and component suppliers during product development and production cycles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to break complex opportunities/issues/obstacles down into executable action items..
• Experience in giving presentations and explaining complex engineering issues.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience developing vehicle electrical systems in the Ag, Turf, Recreational Vehicle, Automotive, or Construction industry.
• Design-related experience with electronic hardware, microcontrollers, analog and digital electronic circuits, electronics manufacturing, and product verification.
• Embedded software development.
• Project management experience.
• Experience developing electric/hybrid vehicles.
• Design for Six Sigma.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources?

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our primary focus is on project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary industries of focus are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions which keep our clients engaged as a partner in their journey. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunity for growth.

Our primary delivery center is our Technical Center in Waterloo, IA, as well as numerous customer areas we serve with onsite and remote teams throughout the U.S.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly