Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is the brand name of Deere & Company an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery heavy equipment forestry machinery diesel engines drivetrains used in heavy equipment and lawn care equipment.
Job Title: Software PV&V Engineer
Location: Ames IA 50010
Duration: 37 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Major Purpose
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Performs basic product design testing and/or analysis work for a defined portion of a project. Operates in a team environment providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews.
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Develops recommendations within established guidelines; work and decisions are reviewed by supervisors before implementation.
Major Duties
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Create and maintain technical and/or user documentation to a high standard and back up files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.
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Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
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Maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
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Contribute to the development of and implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
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Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
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Identify shortcomings in existing processes systems and procedures and use established change management programs to address them.
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Work collaboratively with other professional teams and over organizational boundaries to ensure service users experience cohesive and seamless support to meet their needs.
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Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps as well as the plant machinery and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.
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Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
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Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
Skills Abilities Knowledge
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Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
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Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyse data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
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Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to execute engineering designs using the appropriate methods tools processes and software.
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Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve engineering development targets using appropriate methods tools processes and software.
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Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to implement engineering designs evaluate outcomes and then make improvements as needed.
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Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to get results using new and advanced engineering technologies.
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Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to produce technical engineering specifications and related materials.
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Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to test evaluate and improve engineering outcomes.
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Manages and applies safe systems of work with guidance (but not constant supervision). Builds engineering solutions with guidance (but not constant supervision).
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Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to identify assess prioritize and manage project-related risks.
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Works at an intermediate level to identify verify and manage changes to the scope of the project or program utilizing the most appropriate approach.
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Typically works with guidance.
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Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to measure and report progress toward intermediate targets to make sure a project stays on track to achieve its ultimate goals.
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Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
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Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to manage projects and/or programs within desired cost time and quality parameters.
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Works at an intermediate level to build the structure and culture of the project team and define roles and responsibilities within that structure to enable the achievement of project mission and objectives and the effective operation of key business processes.
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Typically works with guidance.
Education
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Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Level
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Experience designing developing testing or integrating products that were successfully delivered to production especially electrical and mechatronic systems.
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Proficiency in the use of test lab equipment data acquisition and data analysis tools
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Experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical/software/mechanical issues
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Experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
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Demonstrated skills in the clear communication of technical data and project information
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Able and willing to be flexible in work schedule and travel up to 15% domestically
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Must be able to learn quickly
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Completed Engineering Internship(s) or college research
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4 Year Degree
Preferred Experience:
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.