Blair Howe
Engineering Technician
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Loyal and tech-forward team member with 20 years of experience and continuous growth at John Deere. As an innovative and creative individual with a passion for technology, I am a resourceful problem solver who is capable of thinking outside the box to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Seed Lab Technician
John Deere
08.2025 - Current
- Set up, troubleshoot, and operate planter meter stands to ensure optimal planting performance
- Maintain and organize test part and seed inventory, ensuring availability for timely testing
- Collaborated with Seeding engineering and PV&V groups to plan and execute activities efficiently
Lab Tech Team
John Deere
2008 - 08.2025
- Responsible for the design, setup and maintenance of Functional Field Test equipment. Including PLC, data collection and wireless network equipment
- Organized and led the shoe stand hut control hardware and software update
- Responsible for Functional Lab Separator stand data collection hardware upgrades
- Custom Transducer design and fabrication
- Utilize various lab test equipment including load frame, impact tester, environmental chamber to complete test activities.
- Set up and operation of data collection equipment including Edaq, Dewesoft, Vector to perform various tests from component level to full vehicle stress tests.
- Lab stand programming using Labview
- Helped develop and implement in-house 3D printing capabilities
Combine Technician
John Deere
2006 - 2008
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of equipment
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Software testing and runoff
- Functional Field Testing Support
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Hamilton Technical College
Davenport, IASkills
- Data analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Teamwork
- Labview, Edaq, Dewesoft, Vector
Timeline
Seed Lab Technician
John Deere
08.2025 - Current
Lab Tech Team
John Deere
2008 - 08.2025
Combine Technician
John Deere
2006 - 2008
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Hamilton Technical College