Product Engineer II

Job Title: Product Engineer II – Mechanical & ElectricalLocation: Onsite in Fuquay-Varina, NCType: W2 contract, 24 months, possible extensionSchedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (occasional OT as needed)Pay: $60-$66 / hour + possible benefits!John Deere Turf Care is seeking a Product Engineer II with a strong blend of mechanical and electrical design experience to support mower and battery?powered commercial equipment programs.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop mechanical and electrical subsystems for mowers and battery electric equipmentSupport requirements development and testing for electrical components (lights, alarms, diagnostics)Create 3D models and detailed drawings using PTC Creo; support PDM workflowsConcept, prototype, and release brackets, weldments, plastics, and castingsPerform hands-on equipment builds, upgrades, diagnostics, and repairs in the shopCollaborate daily with Product Design, Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Program Management, Test, and Systems teamsSupport machine builds, in-field testing, and customer feedback activitiesRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering2+ years of mechanical design experience and 2+ years of electrical design experienceProficiency with PTC CreoExperience with off-highway or similar equipmentAbility to perform hands-on assembly, testing, and repairPreferred QualificationsPrevious John Deere experienceCasting and plastics design experienceMechatronics, electrical software, or control systems exposure~~Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future~~