HVC PS Solutions Engineer

High Value Crops Production System Solutions Engineer Location: Parla, Madrid - Spain Job Grade: 7 non-exempt Hiring Manager: Javier Fernández

Shape the Future of Product Engineering Are you motivated by solving complex engineering challenges and seeing your ideas become real products? Join our team as an High Value Crops Production System Solutions Engineer , where you will contribute to the design, testing, and delivery of innovative solutions for High Value Crops (HVC) growers. In this role, you will work on projects of moderate scope or key subsystems within larger programs, helping ensure performance, quality, and cost targets are met. You will partner with experienced engineers while building your own technical expertise.

Develop and validate solutions that address the HVC opportunities identified in the HVC strategy.   Collaborate with ISG, Agronomy, and other teams to identify solutions for key customer challenges. Validate third-party solutions with customers. Develop and conduct feasibility tests for proposed engineering solutions, providing data and feedback to validate designs. Integrate and test existing technologies from other Production Systems to assess their reusability in HVC. Collaborate closely with ISG and Ag Engineering organizations. Manage project tasks or sub-projects to meet time, cost, and quality targets. Support innovation projects within the John Deere Parla Innovation Center ecosystem.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, or a related field. 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in AgTech, product development, testing, and validation methodologies. Strong understanding of, and hands-on experience with, agricultural technologies, including sensors, cameras, digital solutions, connectivity, and data-driven tools. Background in Agronomy, with experience in high-value crops preferred (e.g., vineyards, olives, tree nuts, fruit orchards, and specialty crops). Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and contribute effectively to cross-functional team objectives. Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. Fluent in Spanish and English; proficiency in Portuguese and/or German is considered an asset. Willingness to travel throughout the Iberian Peninsula and internationally as required. Valid driver's license.

How You Work You are someone who:

Takes ownership and follows through on commitments Approaches complex problems with structured thinking Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders Looks for ways to improve processes and results Works well across teams and disciplines Continuously develops your skills and knowledge

Work on meaningful engineering challenges with real product impact Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams Develop your technical and project management skills Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, and we believe that diversity drives innovation and better decision-making.

Major Purpose

Plans, coordinates, performs 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. Operates in a team environment, providing input to design solutions and participating 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. Major Duties

Design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems, specifying the methods, process steps, and plant machinery and equipment required to deliver the end product within specified cost and