Following the initial tractor platform integration, the role will expand into autonomous agricultural applications in Brazil, with an early focus on autonomous tractors and carts in sugarcane harvesting operations.
The engineer will be part of a small team in Brazil, working closely with PTx autonomy engineering teams in Nebraska and Winnipeg. The position requires someone comfortable taking ownership of loosely defined engineering problems, working directly with machinery, and carrying a platform from initial investigation through prototype development, field validation, and deployment.
Your Impact
Lead the integration and adaptation of PTx autonomous tractor technology onto new platforms, initially the John Deere 7M, including evaluating platform differences and required mechanical, electrical, controls, and vehicle-interface changes.
Design, prototype, and integrate tractor hardware and electrical systems, including mechanical components, mounting systems, wiring harnesses, sensors, actuators, controllers, power distribution, CAN networks, hydraulics, and vehicle control interfaces.
Commission and troubleshoot prototype autonomous machines, working across mechanical, electrical, CAN, embedded/ROS software, controls, GNSS, hydraulics, and autonomy systems to achieve functional operation.
Develop and execute engineering validation activities, using CAN data, system logs, measurements, and field observations to diagnose issues and verify safe, reliable system performance, while documenting designs, interfaces, installation procedures, and test results.
Support autonomous agricultural applications in Brazil, including sugarcane harvesting operations, while collaborating with engineering teams in Brazil, Nebraska, and Winnipeg and serving as a technical link between local field operations and the broader PTx autonomy engineering organization.
Your Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical field; candidates with other educational backgrounds and strong relevant experience may also be considered.
2+ years of relevant experience with mobile machinery, agricultural equipment, automotive systems, off-highway equipment, robotics, or similar electromechanical systems, with strong hands-on engineering and troubleshooting skills.
Experience integrating and troubleshooting multidisciplinary systems, including mechanical, electrical, and software components, sensors, actuators, controllers, wiring, power distribution, CAN bus communications, and vehicle networks.
Strong systems problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation; diagnose complex system issues; and independently take problems through resolution.
Professional working proficiency in English and Portuguese is strongly preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a hands-on, collaborative environment, including learning unfamiliar machinery quickly, working directly on tractors in workshop and field settings, communicating with geographically distributed engineering teams, and documenting technical work. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Brazil, with occasional international travel, are required.
Your Benefits
Medical and dental assistance;
Private pension;
Meal and food vouchers;
Life insurance;
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Your Workplace
Jundiai, SP
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