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John Deere
Part-Time Student - Product Engineering - Ames, IA, or Silvis, IL
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What they do
A Product Design Engineer is responsible for the complete production of a product from original idea through to fully functioning product. May be responsible for engineering of materials and manufacturing the product. May be responsible for graphic design, ergonomics and aesthetics of the product.
$62,300 / year median in Illinois
-5% projected decline
Job Description
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)- Illinois
Ames Function:
Product Engineering (CA)Title:
Part-Time Student- Product Engineering
- Ames, IA, or Silvis, IL
- 123369
Onsite/Remote:
Onsite Position ## Your Responsibilities As a Part-Time Student- Product Engineering for Jon Deere World Headquarters located in Ames, IA or Silvis, IL you will:
- The work will entail modeling physical systems such as hydraulics, electrical circuits, and controls systems in Matlab/Simulink/SimScape.
- Work with design engineers, embedded engineers, and control engineers to tackle some of the most challenging problems at John Deere. You will use simulation to architect, optimize and develop the very best design possible for our customers This position is not available to students on immigration visas ## What Skills You Need
- Ideally, you will be pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer/Software, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent; others may apply
- Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
- Available to work approximately 10-20 hours/week onsite during the academic year
- Available to work approximately 30-40 hours/week onsite during the summer
- Available to commute to a JD work location in Ames, IA, or Silvis, IL, year-round
- Strong understanding and intuition for physics and dynamics
- Effective communication skills both oral and written
- Strong problem-solving skills and inquisitive nature for resolving complex problems ## What Makes You Stand Out
- Knowledge or work experience in production agriculture or construction equipment
- Experience in product engineering (product design, product testing, software testing)
- 3D modeling experience (Creo preferred)
- Programming experience (MATLAB, C++, Python, Visual Basic, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
- Model Based Software Development Experience (Simulink, Simscape, LabVIEW, Amesim)
- Data analytics experience (Python, R, SQL)
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, or Power BI
- Leadership experience 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.
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- 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
- Vacation and Holiday Pay $1.00
- $999,999.