Electrical Manufacturing Engineer
John Deere · Ankeny, IA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $75k–$112k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at John Deere (industrial) in Ankeny, IA. 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.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- SAP
- Base pay
- $75k–$112k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Iowa: typical posted base $75k–$112k. This one lists $75k–$112k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 8 reliability engineer openings in Iowa, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Iowa plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 7 other live reliability postings in Iowa.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 75%
- Lean 50%
- Six Sigma 38%
- TPM 38%
- ✓ SAP 38%
- EHS / safety 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from John DeereAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
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
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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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - ANKENY
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Electrical Manufacturing Engineer - 125395
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
Your
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
