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Electrical Engineer – Design and Product Verification & Validation

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Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Dubuque  
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Electrical Engineer – Design and Product Verification & Validation – 116804 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

  

 

Your Responsibilities

At John Deere’s Construction & Forestry (C&F) division in Dubuque, IA our Electrical Engineer – Design and Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) will lead, plan, and develop verification plans for electrical components, sub-systems, & systems. You will execute test or analysis plans for product verification and validation.  

In addition you will:
• Support requirements development and design for electronic components and electrical systems
• Lead Electrical PV&V activities for construction machine platforms, ensuring electrical activities and plans are formulated and followed
• Provide problem solving of electrical issues on new product development and current production
• Work with electronic suppliers to ensure component interface and quality meet John Deere needs
• Participate in print reviews and design reviews for new products

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 1+ year of previous electrical engineering experience which may include internships or personal projects
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organization and workload planning skills

What Makes You Stand Out

• Previous electrical engineering experience performing analysis, testing and/or design work
• Experience in the automotive/heavy on-road/off-road industries
• Knowledge of electrical components such as batteries, starters, alternators, rocker switches, relays, solenoids, sensors, actuators, controllers, and connectors
• Experience performing environmental verification testing and resolving issues
• Experience performing EMC testing and issue resolution
• Knowledge of electrical wire harness circuits and routing
• Experience writing functional, performance, and durability requirements
• Experience working with suppliers in the application of electrical components
• Familiarity with operating Construction, Forestry, or Ag off-road equipment
• CAN, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth communications experience

Education

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

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent such as Engineering Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering

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

 $74,256.00  – $111,372.00  + 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.

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Content Licensing Specialist

Overview

Make an Impact!

At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.

How can you make an impact?   

McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational solutions, is looking for a Content Licensing Specialist (CLS).  

The Content Licensing Specialist (CLS) is responsible for directing and overseeing research and licensing of third-party assets to be used within McGraw Hill products, working closely with their manager and others to make sure assets adhere to the McGraw Hill’s rights strategy.  CLS exercises judgment and makes decisions in alignment with company policies to determine appropriate actions in working with external vendors on projects.  Collaborates with authors, editors, and project managers on all assigned programs to advise and confirm project execution on time and within budget and ensure accurate contract information and other data within permission management system.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. 

What you will be doing: 

  • Expert on all rights management requirements established by McGraw Hill in accordance with copyright laws and standards. Assess risk for all deliverables and problem-solve. 
  • On specific products, direct the research and selection of assets, and clearance of rights for third party content for print and digital products.  Provide guidance to external resource vendor for negotiation of licensing terms and rates with copyright holders, act as first escalation point for external resource vendor on non-standard contracts.
  • Collaborate with and coach authors, editors and other content developers on content planning. Provide feedback on content plans to minimize problems.
  • Work with external resource vendors, external photo researchers, stock houses, product developers and editors, designers, authors and in-house production staff in ensuring quality is met on all programs.  Build alliances and relationships with internal teams, external vendor teams, external researchers and digital asset resources to ensure timely, cost-effective, assets of the highest quality for all programs. Review and monitor quality of work done by external team members
  • Work with internal and external teams to establish schedule and budgets and manage schedule and costs for all assigned work. Provide budget/spend reporting as needed.

What you need to be considered:   

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully complete projects
  • 1+ years’ experience in project management and/or licensing
  • Must be able to think strategically, negotiate, and Project Manage effectively
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective networking and negotiation skills

Here’s what we offer:   

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions. 

The pay range for this position is between $41,225 – $55,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.  Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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50105

General Laborer – Day Shift

Assists in general tasks to support the needs of producing and packaging products according to company and governmental standards. 

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

This is a general laborer position. This position will perform task that may include but are not limited to the following: packing product, stacking and unstacking product to meet customers’ orders, sorting  finished goods, document damaged goods, verifying packaging code and UPC to match planned product,  general cleaning and sanitation of facility and surrounding grounds, and other task as assigned by management.  

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and  implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.  Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. 

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established  operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the  responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. 

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is  intended to guide the activities of the Sorter and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. 

Physical Activities: Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 30 lbs. Standing on feet for the entire shift. Must be able to work in extreme hot/cold, wet/dry environments. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net. Safety Vest and hard hat where required. 

Travel: N/A 

Technical Experience: N/A

Preferred Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing. 

Minimum Education: N/A 

Preferred Education: N/A 

Kitchen Operator – Days

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

 Follow the order of the schedule and call for batches from the meat room, as required.

 Weigh all ingredients and record weight before batching.

 Record lot numbers and supplier for each ingredient used.

 Kitchen operator is a final check for Q.C and supervisor- must notify Q.C and supervisor of anything unusual; i.e. batch too thick, too thin, off-color, off odor.

 Follow formula guidelines, which are listed, on each batch sheet.

 Record batching information for each batch made on formula kitchen sheets. These include gravy weight, water level, water temp, tri-blender R.P.M.’s final batch weight, fill temps and additives.

 Clean and sanitize entire kitchen during can size changeovers or when notified by Supervisor.

 Follow rinse procedures for cleaning the emulsifier and tanks 1, 2, & 3.

 Regulate the dropping temperature, as required. Follow batch sheet guidelines or Supervisor instructions.

 Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

 Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

 Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the kitchen operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

 Physical Activities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, must be able to stand on feet for the entire shift.

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety Glasses, Rubber Gloves, Rubber boots, Safety boots, Rubber Apron, Hearing Protection

 Travel: No travel.

 Technical Experience: NA

 Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing.

 Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

 

Janitor – Night Shift

To maintain the facility and grounds in a manner consistent with the requirements of the complex facility manager while meeting all local, state or federal requirements.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure cleanliness of offices and production areas: Maintains a clean work area following master sanitation schedule to ensure requirements are met in all offices, bathrooms, and break-rooms. Meeting timelines and completing daily reports to verify completion.

Manage chemicals and cleaning supplies inventory: Monitor usage and cleaning supplies, while effectively communicating levels to manager to ensure no shortages. Read and understand safety labels and preventative practices as well as precautions against, or adequate control of, exposure to hazardous substances by following all established safety procedures including but not limited to Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) guidelines to reduce manual handling risks.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Janitor and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must be able to walk, stoop, sit, squat, climb ladders and stairs as well as lift and carry objects up to 75 lbs. in weight, lifting from floor to crown multiple times daily, perform simple grasping and fine finger manipulation of small objects, work comfortably in confined spaces. Must be able to work on feet for the entire shift.  

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection, hair net, safety glasses, dust mask and any other protective equipment required or needed.

Travel: None.

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: N/A

Minimum Education: Must be able to read, write and understand English. 

Preferred Education: N/A

Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality – Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Tray Packer – Night Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews production schedule. Verifies production plan number. Notes any changes for trays, tray size or tray printing. Verifies that machine, trays and printer are set up correctly per production schedule.

Ensures proper shrink wrap materials are supplied in sufficient quantities and staged. Loads according to procedure.

Saves tray pallet identification tags. Records tag information and weight.

Reworks damaged trays as required.

Checks machine operation for correct feeding, gluing, coding, application of shrink film, film usage and other items as directed.

Checks products for labeling defects, correct UPC code, product code and date, correct tray printing for every label change, and any other defects as directed.

Physical Activities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand on feet for entire shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hearing protection, steel toe shoes.

Industry Experience: Preference for pet or food processing organization.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Utility Packaging – Day Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

 Performs various jobs within the warehouse or on the grounds as assigned.

 Responsibilities around the facility can include pallet sorting, restacking, identify product that does not meet customer specifications and rework and sanitation.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

 Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

 Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Utility Crew and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

 Physical Activities: Must be able to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes, work on feet for an entire shift and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and as needed or required.

 Travel: N/A

 Technical Experience: Must be able to obtain and maintain company issued forklift certification

 Industry Experience: Previous forklift experience preferred.

 Minimum Education: Must be able to read, write and speak English, and perform basic math.

 Preferred Education: High School Diploma/GED

Tray Packer – Night Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews production schedule. Verifies production plan number. Notes any changes for trays, tray size or tray printing. Verifies that machine, trays and printer are set up correctly per production schedule.

Ensures proper shrink wrap materials are supplied in sufficient quantities and staged. Loads according to procedure.

Saves tray pallet identification tags. Records tag information and weight.

Reworks damaged trays as required.

Checks machine operation for correct feeding, gluing, coding, application of shrink film, film usage and other items as directed.

Checks products for labeling defects, correct UPC code, product code and date, correct tray printing for every label change, and any other defects as directed.

Physical Activities: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand on feet for entire shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hearing protection, steel toe shoes.

Industry Experience: Preference for pet or food processing organization.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Parts Room Attendant – M-F 2p-10p

To control parts room inventory, identify, order, catalog, store, account for and issue machine parts, supplies and materials used by division.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Control parts room inventory, identify orders, catalog, store, account for issue parts and materials using software.
  • Maintains organization and cleanliness of the parts room.  
  • Receives shipments of inventory and ensures orders are correct.   
  • Initiates and maintains all required records pertaining to maintenance parts and consults with engineers/vendors as needed.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T. practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Parts Room Attendant and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Ability to work in a wet, noisy, dusty, humid, hot or cold environment that has an unpleasant odor. Ability to walk and stand on feet for the entire shift. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Frequent pulling, pushing and reaching. Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting. Requires working from step ladders. Ability to work with various chemicals and identify and use PPE in accordance with MSDS/SDS sheets.  

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety footwear 

Travel:   

Technical Experience: 

Industry Experience: Preferred experience or knowledge in mechanical equipment, sources of supply, and parts catalog interpretation.

Minimum Education: Ability to read, write and speak English. Must have basic math skills. 

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Utility Production – Night Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

 Fills in for the employees during breaks and any type of absence while maintaining the continuing quality of the plant operations.

 Fully operate all necessary equipment in assigned area.

 Record downtime, can loss, lot numbers, record temperature, and any other report document.

 Ensure all areas are cleaned to standard.

 Perform weekly sanitation.

 Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

 Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Utility Crew and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must be able to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes, work on feet for an entire shift and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses, steel toed shoes, earplugs, hair net.

 Travel: N/A

 Technical Experience: N/A

 Industry Experience: May be required to obtain and maintain company issued forklift license

 Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have basic math skills. Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

 Preferred Education: N/A