Engineer, SSL/CTL Hydraulics

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Engineer, SSL/CTL Hydraulics

**John Deere**

1 Positions

ID: 116047-en_US

Posted On 10/09/2025

**Job Overview**

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) - Iowa - Dubuque_
**_Function:_** _Product Engineering (CA)_
**_Title:_** _Engineer, SSL/CTL Hydraulics - 116047_
**_Onsite/Remote:_** _Onsite Position_

**Your Responsibilities**

As a **Engineer, SSL/CTL Hydraulics** for **John Deere Construction and Forestry** located in **Dubuque, IA** , you will:

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design hydraulic components that meet customer needs.

This position will support CTLs (Compact Track Loaders) and SSLs (Skid Steer Loaders).
+ Lead design and specification development for hydraulic components in new product programs and contribute to design standards and documentation.
+ Support early-stage concept development through the integrated systems delivery process.
+ Ensure designs meet performance, durability, cost, and schedule targets, and support validation activities including builds, testing, field evaluations and production launches

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

**What Skills You Need**

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within cross-functional and culturally diverse teams.
+ Experience using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar modeling software to develop and evaluate design solutions.
+ Demonstrated ability to interpret technical data, evaluate alternatives, and make data-driven decisions to solve complex engineering challenges.
+ Foundational knowledge in hydraulic design, analysis, testing, or quality.
+ Familiarity with general product development methodologies.

**What Makes You Stand Out**

+ Experience troubleshooting vehicle hydraulic systems through practical work experience or internships.
+ Basic understanding of hydraulic component manufacturing processes.
+ Familiarity with off-road equipment in Construction, Forestry, or Ag industries.
+ Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Product Validation & Verification, FEA, or Manufacturing.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
+ Familiarity with engineering workflow tools such as PDMLink and SAP.

**Education**

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

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Electrical, or Aerospace 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

$66,372.00 - $99,552.00 + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL

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.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

_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._

Primary Contact

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**Job Details**

Categories

Agricultural
Architecture/Engineering/Drafting
Manufacturing

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Company ID

732

Job REQ #

116047-en_US

# Positions

1

Start Date

20251009

End Date

20251121

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**About the Company**

The John Deere Dubuque Works is one of the key facilities in Deere & Company's Construction and Forestry (C&F) Division.

The Dubuque Works manufactures backhoe loaders, crawler dozers, and skid steer loaders for the construction industry and knuckleboom loaders and tracked feller bunchers for the forestry industry.

The Dubuque Works also serves as the Center of Excellence for the C&F Division in the areas of Product Engineering, Product Verification and Validation, Supply Management, and Product Support which includes the Dealer Technical Assistance Center.

From a manufacturing perspective, the core competencies of the factory include plate and sheet cutting, machining, welding, paint, and assembly.

The John Deere Dubuque Works is one of the most innovative and productive facilities of its kind.

From an Engineering perspective, techniques such as virtual reality and rapid concepting are used to assist in the design process.

Our manufacturing facilities use state of the art techniques and equipment to produce products including CNC machining centers and a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

We are proud of how fast we can get new technology into the hands of our customers, and of the quality we can attain through a very structured and effective Product Development Process.

Our Product Support teams use the latest techniques and satellite communication systems to keep the machines we make on the job, day­in and day­out.

Additionally, outside of the factory our products are supported by an efficient parts delivery system, and a network of John Deere dealers and company field representatives, strategically located throughout the world to support the products we produce

We are dedicated to keeping our customers ahead of their competitors by supplying the most efficient, dependable machines possible.

Through teamwork, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a major investment in aggressive, ongoing research, the Dubuque Works has helped John Deere become a leader in the Construction and Forestry equipment industry.

For more information on Deere & Company go to internet site www.deere.com

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