Autonomy UX Lead

John Deere•Cary, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Cary Function: User Experience (CA) Title: Autonomy UX Lead - 118776 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As a Autonomy UX Lead for JD Intelligent Solutions Group Location located in Cary, NC, you will: Discover, Define, lead the delivery of human-autonomy experiences, including on-machine and remote interactions Lead creation of customer journey maps, workflows, and experience metrics to describe, measure, and improve customer experiences with autonomy products Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX Design, UX Research, Systems Engineering, Customer Support, Marketing, and Software team members to deliver a best-in-class user experience to John Deere customers Contribute to, and lead execution of, the UX strategy for autonomy for turf products Plan, coordinate, and perform user-centered research utilizing a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods in both in-field and remote studies VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position What Skills You Need 5 or more years of experience in a UX discipline 3 or more years of experience working with cross-functional teams such as engineering, software development, marketing, and business leaders 3 or more years of experience successfully managing multiple project schedules and milestones Strong strategic and communication skills and an ability to lead teams through the user centered design process 3 or more years of experience of communicating research methodology, design concepts, data analysis, and test results to a broad range of stakeholders 3 or more years synthesizing UX research findings into differentiated design solutions What Makes You Standout Work or academic experience in autonomous or highly automated vehicle UX Experience with human-technology teaming research and knowledge of automation and autonomy UX challenges (e.g., trust, reliance, compliance, etc) Experience using UX metrics to provide insights to product and engineering groups Advanced Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Human Machine Interaction, or related field discipline Experience applying Human Factors principles in the Turf, Agriculture, Heavy Machinery, or Transportation industries Demonstrated ability to utilize prototyping and/or existing research to provide insights to design ahead of software/physical builds Education Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Human Factors, Ergonomics, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Graphic Design, Interaction Design Master's or Ph.D. preferred What You'll Get At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including: Flexible work arrangements Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution) Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account Adoption assistance Employee Assistance Programs Tuition assistance Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations Charitable contribution match Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use $109,284.00 - $163,920.00 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL Must be 18 years of age or older to apply The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control. 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Requirements

5 or more years of experience in a UX discipline
3 or more years of experience working with cross-functional teams such as engineering, software development, marketing, and business leaders
3 or more years of experience successfully managing multiple project schedules and milestones
Strong strategic and communication skills and an ability to lead teams through the user centered design process
3 or more years of experience of communicating research methodology, design concepts, data analysis, and test results to a broad range of stakeholders
3 or more years synthesizing UX research findings into differentiated design solutions

Nice To Haves

Work or academic experience in autonomous or highly automated vehicle UX
Experience with human-technology teaming research and knowledge of automation and autonomy UX challenges (e.g., trust, reliance, compliance, etc)
Experience using UX metrics to provide insights to product and engineering groups
Advanced Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Human Machine Interaction, or related field discipline
Experience applying Human Factors principles in the Turf, Agriculture, Heavy Machinery, or Transportation industries
Demonstrated ability to utilize prototyping and/or existing research to provide insights to design ahead of software/physical builds

Responsibilities

Discover, Define, lead the delivery of human-autonomy experiences, including on-machine and remote interactions
Lead creation of customer journey maps, workflows, and experience metrics to describe, measure, and improve customer experiences with autonomy products
Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX Design, UX Research, Systems Engineering, Customer Support, Marketing, and Software team members to deliver a best-in-class user experience to John Deere customers
Contribute to, and lead execution of, the UX strategy for autonomy for turf products
Plan, coordinate, and perform user-centered research utilizing a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods in both in-field and remote studies

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use