Part Time Student - Product Engineer- Ames, IA
Date: Nov 20, 2024
Location: Ankeny, Iowa, US, 50023
Company: John Deere
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Ankeny
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Part Time Student - Product Engineer- Ames, IA - 109714
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.
Your Responsibilities
As a Part-Time Student - Product Engineer for John Deere Technology Innovation Center located in Ames, Iowa, you will...
- Effectively communicate and work in a team environment
- Propose or evaluate design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance
- Create design concepts in CAD using Creo
- Develop dynamic performance specifications using simulation (MATLAB, Simscape, Simulink)
- Test design concepts in lab tests or in field environments on prototype equipment
- Apply technical knowledge to identify and resolve design weaknesses
- Assess lab and field event data for impact to product reliability
This position is not available to students on immigration visas.
What Skills You Need
- Ideally you will be pursuing degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Must be registered as a full-time student at Iowa State University
- Graduation date of May 2026 or later
- Must be able to commute to the work location in Ankeny, Iowa, as agreed upon with the manager (NOTE: Relocation assistance is not provided.)
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
- Available to work 16-20 hours/week during the academic year
- Available to work 30-40 hours/week during the summer semester
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience on FIRST Robotics Team, developing and demonstrating your engineering skills
- Knowledge or work experience in production agriculture (specifically tillage, planters, and sprayers)
- Experience in product engineering (product design, build and product testing)
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Tableau or PowerBI
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
$1.00 - $999,999.00 + Benefits
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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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