Part-Time Student - OS Engineering - Waterloo, 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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - OS Engineering - Waterloo, IA - 118700
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 - OS Engineering for Deere & Company World Headquarters located in Waterloo, IA, you will:
3D modeling and engineering drawing creation and management using PTC Creo and Windchill software.
Coordinate between Engineers and Product Verification and Validation to facilitate part movement, ordering, and logistics to aid in validation and implementation
Maintain and develop new tools and processes for efficiency improvements
Assist the team in identifying issues and proposing resolutions
Support the team in defining and documenting assembly and test procedures

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need
Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or Data Analytics; others may apply
Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S local accredited college/university
Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
Available to work during the academic year 15-20 hours/weekly between the business hours of 7 AM to 5 PM
Available to work during the summer semester 40 hours/weekly between the business hours of 7 AM to 5 PM
Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, IA, on a weekly basis year-round (NOTE: Relocation assistance is not provided.)
Experience with MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote) or equivalent
Ability to work within a diverse workforce
Initiative to complete tasks and a process-oriented mindset
Strong communication and organization skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects to meet project schedules

What Makes You Stand Out
Good interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Persistence; able to overcome obstacles by thinking creatively and applying new ideas.
Inquisitiveness; approach problems with curiosity and an open mind.
Ability to work autonomously as well as in a project team.
Experience with Creo Parametric or other 3D modeling software packages
Understanding of farm equipment and general functions and use.
Expert user of Excel, PDMLink, SAP
Experience with Visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, DataStudio, etc.

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or Data Analytics; others may apply
Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university
Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above

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 pay
• Paid time off and holiday 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

$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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