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Job Information
Job title

Instrumentation Engineer

Company C2P Group
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Iowa, Dubuque
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 6/14/2008
Description
For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: www.JohnDeereCareers.com

Towering city skyscrapers, highways that crisscross the land, suburban neighborhoods around the corner and lush green forests - as a major manufacturer of construction equipment and the worldwide leader in forestry, John Deere is a part of them all. Articulated dump trucks, crawler dozers, backhoe loaders, excavators and graders do the work that helps build our cities and towns, improves our infrastructure and moves mountains of materials from earth to steel. In the tough and time-sensitive business of construction, our value proposition of productivity, uptime and low operating costs gives our customers the assurances they demand. John Deere Forestry equipment works through timberland worldwide. Technology development and product innovation continue to enhance efficiency and productivity, while making environmental stewardship a priority. John Deere is at the forefront – always developing new technology to make our machines work harder by working smarter. View location information to learn more about the area.



One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program. Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.



John Deere Construction and Forestry is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer in the Product Verification and Validation area to support lab and field test activities. In this position, you will:

Provide instrumentation and data acquisition support for Tier IV emissions programs.
Provide technical instrumentation support for test engineers and technicians.
Proactively research, evaluate, develop, and implement instrumentation solutions to address future test needs for sensors, data acquisition, signal conditioning, control systems, computer systems, circuit design, electric drives, and mechanical systems.
Train test engineers and technicians on test methods and instrumentation.
Participate in planning and implementation of instrumentation upgrades for facility updates and additions.
Initiate and track instrumentation orders with suppliers.


Education

Four year degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, related technical field or equivalent experience.



Required Skills and Experience

Experience with sensors and signal conditioning (pressure cells, strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, LVDTs, encoders, telemetry, CANBus, etc.)
Experience with data acquisition systems (Dataq, eDAQ, I/O Tech) and signal processing parameters.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
Understanding of computer hardware and Microsoft Office software.



Desired Skills and Experience

Experience with higher level software language.
Understanding of control systems (open & closed loop servo systems, PLC's)
Understanding of transducer calibration techniques for ISO 9001 certification.
Understanding of engine dynamometers, load brakes, and controls.
Ability to design and layout special purpose circuits for tests.
Understanding of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Familiarity with construction and/or forestry equipment.



The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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. They may vary from position to position.df-tc

Experience/Skills
See above

Other desired skills:
Instrumentation Engineer
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