Testingenieur Guidance & Automation (m/f/d)

Arbeitgeber: John Deere GmbH & Co. KG

**Ref. 124138 – Testingenieur Guidance & Automation / Produktverifikation und -validierung (m/w/d)**

**NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE!**

At our Kaiserslautern site, our European Technology Center plays a key role within the global John Deere research network. Around 250 employees explore future trends and develop technologies for mobile agricultural and construction machinery, working closely with a wide range of research institutes. Together, we develop and deliver innovative products and services in the field of precision agriculture. #wearekaiserslautern

Our department *PV&V* is looking for a

**Test Engineer Guidance & Automation / Product Verification und Validation (m/w/d)**

Our PV&V department works closely with product managers and development engineers to deliver high-quality automation solutions that provide real value to our customers. We continuously improve our test methods and tools and have a strong understanding of the systems, customer use cases, and application areas.

**What You’ll Get:**

- modern and flexible working (35h/week full-time)
- excellent benefits, such as employer-funded occupational pension / life cover / income protection benefits
- further benefits such as subsidized Company Bike, FamPlus and much more
- an attractive compensation package including variable pay program

The salary for this position (full-time) is based on the ERA group EG 10 of the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry Rheinland-Pfalz and consists, in addition to the gross monthly salary of 5590€, of various special payments (holiday pay, T-Zug, Christmas pay, etc.). **You can expect an annual salary of approx. 77000 EUR in this position.**

**Your Responsibilities:**

- Independent development and execution of test cases and test scenarios based on requirements, using modern AI tools
- Planning, preparation, and execution of system, functional, integration, HIL, machine, and field tests.
- Development, automation, and continuous improvement of test methods, test environments, and Hardware-in-the-Loop systems.
- Transfer of real-world customer and application scenarios into reproducible test and simulation environments.
- Issue triage and analysis; documentation and tracking of test results and testing of fixes.
- Validation planning, support of test machines and test customers, evaluation and reporting of customer feedback. Close collaboration with local and global teams to ensure high product quality.

**What Skills You Need:**

- Strong experience in the verification and validation of complex technical or mechatronic systems; with definition, execution and evaluation of system performance and functional tests.
- University degree in a relevant technical field with at least 3–5 years of professional experience
- Very good understanding of software, electronic control units, sensors, communication systems, and machine functions, as well as the ability to derive appropriate test cases and test scenarios including these components.
- Experience in analyzing complex issues, as well as knowledge of CAN bus communication and CAN-analysis.
- Experience with HIL-systems, simulation, test automation, and structured testing methods, ideally including the use of AI for test development and test analysis.
- Ability to independently evaluate technical results, derive appropriate actions, and implement improvements.
- Understanding agricultural applications and willingness to conduct field tests, support test customers, and operate agricultural machinery. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
- High level of initiative, analytical thinking, communication and teamwork skills, good German and English language skills.

**What Makes You Stand Out:**

- Experience with camera-based systems, computer vision, or machine learning, including verification of their system performance.
- Hands-on experience with generative AI or other AI tools in test development, software development, or technical data analysis.
- Practical experience with agricultural machinery and agricultural requirements.
- Experience and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, international development environment.

This tariff position is based in Kaiserslautern and available for immediate start.

**End of Posting:** 04.11.2026

We welcome applicants for who they are and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths each person brings. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, supported, and able to contribute. **We look forward to your online application in German or English via our application portal!**

Not everyone can claim that their work contributes to the fundamental needs of the world's growing population. At John Deere, you can! As a leading global machinery manufacturer, we produce technologically advanced agricultural, forestry, construction, lawn and grounds care equipment. In recent years, we have developed the company into a modern technology focused business.

**John Deere Kaiserslautern**

Talent Acquisition

Marianna Kupis

**Additional Information:**

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