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Primary Location:

United States (US)

• Illinois

•

Function:

Factory Engineering (CA)

Title:

Engineering Development Program

• Factory Engineering
• 122989

Onsite/Remote:

Onsite Position ## Your Responsibilities The Engineering Development Program (EDP) in Factory Engineering provides entry-level engineers an opportunity to gather experiences and exposures throughout John Deere. It provides rotational opportunities to develop an understanding of John Deere's products and services and establish a network of people to support personal and professional growth. The program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two year period. The eight-month rotations include assignments in areas like assembly, automation programming, robotics and tooling— all possible at John Deere locations in the Midwest. ## What Skills You Need

• Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Carry out a range of product development and factory engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
• Contribute information to business cases to quantify current costs, justify project investment, and identify the return on investment.
• Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.
• Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.

Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.

• Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Work within established procedures to achieve specified goals. ## What Makes You Stand Out
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Business Case Contribution
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Computer SkillsData Control
• Policy and Regulation
• Review and Reporting
• Adaptive Mindset
• Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• Analyze Current State/AS-IS State
• Commercial AcumenCustomer and Market Analysis
• Define Future State/TO-BE StateEnterprise Readiness Assessment
• Requirements Elicitation and Facilitation
• Action Planning ## Education
• Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 through August 2027
• Desired cumulative GPA of 3.

0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Minimum cumulative GPA required of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale 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
• 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 $82,920
• $88,740 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.

ly/3XCd8fL 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. ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.