Part Time Student - Technical Product Engineering - Ames, IA

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.

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Ames, IA

Function: Product Engineering (CA)

Title: Part Time Student - Technical Product Engineering - Ames, IA - 124491

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.

## Your Responsibilities

As a Part Time Student Technical - Product Engineering for John Deere JDTIC Spray Lab located in Ames, IA but may include project work in Ankeny, IA.

You will :

• Effectively communicate and work in a team environment
• Propose or evaluate solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance.
• Test design concepts in lab tests or in field environments on prototype equipment
• Apply technical knowledge to identify and resolve design weaknesses
• Validate offboard data to ensure data quality

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

## What Skills You Need

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University; other engineering fields may apply.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at Iowa State University
• Graduation date of May 2028 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Available to work 10-20 hours/week during the academic year
• Available to work 30-40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Ames, IA on a daily basis year-round
• Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior standing students are preferred, Senior standing and those pursuing Advanced degrees may apply.

## What Makes You Stand Out

• Knowledge or work experience in production agriculture (specifically tillage, planters, and sprayers).
• Experience in product engineering (product design, product testing, software testing).
• Create design concepts in 3D CAD modeling applications (Creo, ProE).
• Develop dynamic performance specifications using simulation. (MATLAB, Simscape, Simulink)
• Programming experience (MATLAB, C++, Python, Visual Basic, Arduino, Raspberry Pi).

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
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

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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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