John Deere Dubuque - Instrumentation and Test Technician **John Deere** 1 Positions ID: 114421-en_US Posted On 07/24/2025 **Job Overview** At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard. **Primary Location:** United States (US) - Iowa - Dubuque ** ** ** ** As an ** ** **Instrumentation & Electronic Test Mechanic**  with John Deere in Dubuque, IA, you will: Develop, install, maintain, and operate electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical instrumentation and test equipment in test laboratory and instrumentation vehicles. In addition, you will conduct tests to obtain engineering data for evaluation and design of experimental equipment, attachments, or component parts. Employees will work in an environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork. Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following: + Work from written or verbal instructions and use specifications, test procedures, prints or diagrams as required. + Sets up and maintain test fixtures, associated controls, and instrumentation. + Perform related mechanical work to satisfy specified test conditions, conduct tests, and obtain accurate data. + Utilize instrumentation and test equipment to conduct tests such as vibration, fatigue, stress, performance, and efficiency. + Diagnose malfunctions and make corrections. + Calculate, record or plot data gathered from tests as required. + Check, service, calibrate, and maintain inventory of test equipment to keep it in satisfactory operating condition. + Assist and support other team members and work with minimal supervision. + Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job. + Work shifts (choice of shift based on seniority).   **Minimum Qualifications: ** + Must be at least 18 years of age. + Must have at least one of the following: + High School Diploma or G.E.D. + National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) + At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience + Electronics degree and/or equivalent education or at least 4 years of equivalent work experience. + Experience setting up and maintaining electronic instrumentation and test equipment. + Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting. + Ability and willingness to work potential overtime (including weekends).   **Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else? ** If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.   At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter.  Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.   + Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses  + Savings & Retirement benefits  + Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare  + Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages  + Employee Assistance Programs  + Tuition Assistance  + Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations  + Charitable contribution match  + Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use  **John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.** Primary Contact 1736868486597 HR Recruiting , Phone Phone Phone Fax USRecruiting@JohnDeere.com Email False False True **Job Details** Categories Agricultural Architecture/Engineering/Drafting Manufacturing Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Company ID 732 Job REQ # 114421-en_US \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250724 End Date 20250825 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Mill Delivery Driver Innovative Ag Services IT MANAGER Engineering Services and Products Company Part Time Student - Safety - Dubuque, IA John Deere PROJECT MANAGER Engineering Services and Products Company CONSTRUCTION WORKER Engineering Services and Products Company Financial Planner Northwestern Mutual Financial Planning Internship Northwestern Mutual Millworker (2nd Shift) Innovative Ag Services Mill Delivery Driver (2nd Shift) Innovative Ag Services CONSTRUCTION CREW FOREMAN - GREENHOUSE Engineering Services and Products Company **Share this Job** John Deere **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. 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