Eli Van Boening

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Senior Engineer Drivetrain Systems at John Deere

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Area, United States

Overview

Eli Van Boening is a Design Engineer at John Deere with extensive experience in drivetrain systems for agricultural and off-highway equipment. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumnus and Certified SolidWorks Professional, he is passionate about developing sustainable technologies and has grown from an intern to a senior engineer within the company.

Outside of his direct field, Eli shows a keen interest in the pioneering work of companies like General Motors and Walt Disney Imagineering, suggesting a broader passion for creative engineering and cutting-edge automotive design.

His entire professional career has been dedicated to advancing product innovation within John Deere, from his first internship to his current senior role.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Enthusiastic

Believer

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Technology
States a career aspiration to develop sustainable technologies for a more enjoyable and secure future for users and the global community.
Drivetrain Systems
Has held multiple roles focused on designing and testing drivetrain systems, including for electric vehicles and large tractors, at John Deere.
Product Design
His experience spans the full cycle of product engineering, from initial design and validation to field testing for agricultural equipment.

Media Appearances

Eli has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Senior Engineer Drivetrain Systems at John Deere
1-2023 - 10-2024
Design Engineer, Electric Vehicle, Drivetrain Systems at John Deere
9-2019 - 1-2023
Transmission Design Engineer at John Deere
5-2016 - 8-2016
Product Test and Evaluation Intern at John Deere
5-2015 - 8-2015
Engineering Intern at John Deere

Education

2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Insights For Selling To Eli

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eli is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eli

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eli move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Eli take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Eli

Personality Compatibility


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