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Product Manager, Electrical & Embedded Software (E&E) Engineering

Cerebral Staffing, LLC Cedar Falls, IA

Cedar Falls, IA

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Up to $74/hr Contract Electronic Control Units Embedded Software Embedded Systems

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Job Description

In this on-site contract role with Cerebral Staffing, LLC, you will support John Deere as a Product Manager for Electrical & Embedded Software (E&E) Engineering. The position centers on owning E&E product feature backlogs and embedded software roadmaps, while coordinating cross-functional engineering teams through concept and delivery to production release.

Working from an approved facility with 100% onsite availability for a 2+ year engagement, you will help connect customer and operator needs to technical requirements for vehicle electrical systems, embedded architectures, and digital solutions.

Responsibilities

Define, manage, and prioritize product feature backlogs, roadmaps, and functional requirements for vehicle electrical systems and embedded software architectures.
Partner daily with systems engineers, software developers, validation teams, and platform leaders to drive feature delivery from concept through production release.
Convert high-level customer and operator requirements into technical specifications for electronic control units (ECUs), harness architectures, and digital solutions.
Track technical project milestones, evaluate trade-offs between cost, schedule, and quality, and maintain alignment across multi-site engineering groups.
Apply systems engineering methodologies, Agile/Scrum development frameworks, and change management practices across the software lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
Experience in product management, systems engineering, or technical project leadership focused on electrical architectures and embedded software systems.
Strong understanding of embedded control systems, CAN bus protocols (J1939), SDLC, and vehicle electronics integration.
Experience managing product backlogs, defining user stories, and using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience influencing cross-functional engineering teams without direct authority.
100% onsite availability at one of the approved facilities: Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Urbandale, or Moline; 1st Shift hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Technologies

CAN bus protocols (J1939)
SDLC
Jira
Confluence
Azure DevOps

Benefits

2 Weeks PTO
Health, Dental, Vision, Life
401k
Referral Bonuses

Position Details & Compensation

Pay Rate: Up to $74/hr (W2)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 2+ Years
Shift: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday)
Location (100% Onsite): Waterloo Product Engineering Center (Cedar Falls, IA); Intelligent Solutions Group / ISG (Urbandale, IA); Southwest Office Building (Moline, IL)
Travel: Infrequent local travel between Deere facilities within a 200-mile radius; rental cars provided for official travel
Visa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the near future for this position
Note: Candidates previously submitted to JP43841 cannot be re-considered

Preferred / Standout Qualifications

Master’s degree (advanced technical degree) or MBA
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Agile Product Manager certification
Direct domain experience with off-highway equipment, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, or automotive electronic control systems
Familiarity with the John Deere Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) or Systems Engineering Methodology

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Product Manager, Electrical & Embedded Software (E&E) Engineering

Alipro LLC Cedar Falls, IA

Cedar Falls, IA

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$70 - $74/hr Contract Cloud Platforms Compliance & Governance It Governance

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Job Description

Alipro LLC has a contingent Product Manager role focused on electrical engineering and embedded software (E&E) engineering tools, with ownership across operations, compliance, licensing, suppliers, and strategic platform initiatives.

Responsibilities

Run day-to-day operations for a defined subset of electrical engineering, software development, and testing applications.
Own recurring compliance and governance activities, including annual application assessments, AI component reviews, third-party supplier risk assessments, and documentation updates.
Manage budget planning and annual renewals for a subset of E&E applications, including usage validation, growth requests, cost controls, and financial monitoring.
Monitor and administer software licensing across enterprise tools, including handling license denials, server outages, build server requests, approval workflows, and tracking license usage.
Partner with internal support teams to resolve operational issues affecting application availability, infrastructure stability, and user productivity.
Participate in governance councils, architecture reviews, operational meetings, compliance training, and staff forums to align tool and product strategy with business needs.
Maintain stakeholder relationships across engineering, software delivery, test, architecture, digital, platform, and business leadership groups.
Serve as a primary contact for software suppliers and partners, including contract discussions, usage alignment, issue escalation, roadmap conversations, and renewal planning.
Coordinate with affiliates, acquisitions, and external partners on software usage, integrations, supplier agreements, and transition planning.
Drive strategic initiatives such as platform migrations, reporting modernization, tool consolidation, cloud transitions, systems integration, governance improvements, and process standardization.
Translate business requirements into actionable plans for engineering tools.
Find process gaps and cost reduction opportunities, including automation improvements to strengthen service quality, governance, and operational efficiency.
Support change management, user adoption, and cross-functional alignment for new tools, new processes, and enterprise transformation.

Requirements

5+ years of product management or technical program management experience in enterprise software, engineering tools, or IT-enabled business capabilities.
Proven capability to manage multiple priorities across operations, compliance, budget, vendor management, and strategic projects.
Experience with application governance, risk assessments, compliance processes, and audit-ready documentation.
Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, renewal planning, and cost optimization.
Experience managing software licensing, vendor relationships, contract coordination, and enterprise tool usage.
Ability to collaborate across functions, including engineering, architecture, software delivery, finance, procurement, legal, and leadership teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting recommendations, facilitating alignment, and documenting decisions.
Experience leading tool migrations, platform implementations, systems integrations, or process improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and incomplete information.
Working knowledge of Agile delivery practices and software development lifecycle concepts.

Skills & Preferred Experience

Experience supporting electrical engineering tool ecosystems and software application lifecycle management solutions.
Experience with cloud cost monitoring, including Azure and AWS environments.
Background in supplier risk management, third-party assessments, and software contract negotiations.
Knowledge of embedded software and controller technology.
Experience identifying automation opportunities to reduce manual operational workload.
Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, affiliate support models, or multi-organization software governance.
Experience working in large, matrixed enterprise environments with diverse stakeholders and distributed teams.

Location & Work Details

Location: Cedar Falls, IA (onsite)
Job type: contract
Pay: USD 70–74 per hour
Work location: In person

Technologies

Azure
AWS

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3mo ago

Entry-Level Electrical Controls Engineer

Kubica Corp Cedar Falls, IA

Cedar Falls, IA

3mo ago Closed

$75k+/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Allen-Bradley Automation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 6, 2026).

Job Description

Kubica Corp is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Controls Engineer in Cedar Falls, IA to design control systems, program PLCs and machine interfaces, integrate conveyor systems, and perform onsite commissioning as part of a systems integration team.

Responsibilities

Design control systems that meet and exceed client expectations
Develop electrical schematics
Program PLC controllers and machine interfaces
Assist in conveyor system integration
Conduct onsite system commissioning
Own the solution and advocate for the best control approach to deliver it to customers
Help customers’ vision become a reality while delivering value and satisfaction

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology degree (no other degrees will be considered)
0-2 years of experience in the electrical/controls engineering field
Experience with various types of conveyors and their programming
Interest in working as a Controls Engineer in an industrial setting
Internship or Co-Op experience utilizing PLC and HMI programming, particularly with Allen Bradley systems
Exposure to electrical schematic design
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills, able to speak and write clearly for all stakeholders
Ability to work remotely in an independent and team-oriented environment; must be able to travel to client sites
Critical thinking and analytical abilities
Valid driver's license required

Technologies

Allen-Bradley systems
Siemens programming and hardware

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Job Details

Location: Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (onsite)
Salary: USD 75,000 per year
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
Experience: 0-2 years
Travel: 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Valid driver's license required

Application Questions

I have completed my bachelor's of science in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology. (Yes or No)
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Why You Should Apply

You are a dynamic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit and a business sense to identify opportunities
You thrive with autonomy to tackle challenging problems
You perform best in teams of high performers aligned toward a common goal

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Engineer Jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

Product Manager, Electrical & Embedded Software (E&E) Engineering

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