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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, 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.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Materials Engineer - 113747  
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As an Analytical Lab Materials Engineer for John Deere World Headquarters , located in Moline, IL, you will:

• Conduct thermal and chemical characterization of polymeric, elastomeric and composite materials in support of our suppliers and Deere’s internal business processes (OFP, PDP and TDP).
• Provide formal reports to internal customers that interpret analytical results for a broader, non-technical audience.
• Work within a global, multifunctional team to conduct failure analysis investigations that provide recommendations and corrective actions to internal and external customers.

In addition, you will:

• Understand polymer and organic chemistry with a focus on industrial applications.
• Understand the relationship between material performance and rheological properties as generated through melt flow, rotational rheometry and gel permeation chromatography.
• Conduct chemical exposure/compatibility testing between polymeric materials and commonly used agricultural chemicals and automotive fluids.
• Maintain 5S practices for the lab, manage chemical & gas inventories and gather approvals for all new chemicals prior to delivery.
• Perform periodic equipment calibrations and maintenance guided by written procedures and work with vendors to resolve any technical issues. 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 1 to 3 or more years of experience with Melt Flow, Rotational Rheometry, GCMS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, TMA, DMA, SEM/EDS and XRF testing procedures, equipment and associated software.
• 1 to 3 or more years of experience with Organic or Polymer Chemistry.
• 1 to 3 or more years of experience with computer software: MS Office, TRIOS, KnowItAll. 

What Makes You Stand Out

• 1-3 years of experience with contamination analyses and reporting.
• Experience with fractography using macro/microscopic photography.
• Experience with MS SharePoint administration.
• Experience using VBA to write macros in Excel. 

Education

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Organic or Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science or equivalent work experience in a related field

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 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

$66,372.00 - $99,552.00 + 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.

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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.

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