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 - East Moline_ **_Function:_** _Factory Engineering (CA)_ **_Title:_** _OFP Paint ME - 111241_ **_Onsite/Remote:_** _Onsite Position_ **Your Responsibilities** As an **OFP Paint ME** for **John Deere Harvester Works** located in **East Moline, IL** , you will... + Authors and maintains work instructions, details, and methods for paint personnel + Responsible for the daily interaction and execution of the paint processes. + Optimizing processes, paint robot programs, troubleshooting paint application, and making modification to achieve complete paint coverage. + Conducting quality checks on parts while monitoring process and material parameters **VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.** **What Skills You Need** + Previous experience as a Paint Manufacturing Engineer working with paint operations. Experi-ence should include in-depth knowledge of one of our primary paint technologies; metal pre-treatments, E-coat, or robotic liquid paint applications + Skilled communicator supported by fluency in office software. This would include Outlook, Excel, Pow-erPoint, Teams, etc. + Previous CAD and modeling experience such as AutoCad, Creo, SolidWorks, etc. + Ability to trouble shoot paint application equipment including traditional air atomized and rotary atom-ized technologies + Knowledge and experience in paint preparation techniques such as masking, sanding, and buffing + Ability to provide complete support in the paint repair and finessing processes + Experience with under the hook tooling and lifting devices design **What Makes You Stand Out** + Familiarity with programming languages such as Rapid, C+, C++, Python, etc. + Previous experience in offline paint programming preferably ABB Robot Studio or alternatively Fanuc RoboGuide/PaintPro, RobotMaster, Delfoi, etc. + Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and NFPA Standards related to paint operations and applications including but not limited to, paint robot programming safety. + Familiarity with DOT Hazardous waste handling and transportation + Familiarity with Class I DIV I and Class I DIV II areas + Familiarity with Illinois and Federal EPA regulations for paint material handling, storage, and application + Previous experience with Iron Phosphate and Zinc Phosphate conversion coating processes **Education** Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: + B.S Chemical/Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience in automated paint processes **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 $76,860.00 - $115,284.00 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 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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