Part-Time - Student - Crop Care Tech Development - Ames, IA

John Deere•Ames, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, others may apply
Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited University
Graduation date of Spring 2029 or later
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
Must be able to commute to the work location daily
15 - 20 hours/week during the academic year
40 hours/week during the summer
Strong mechanical aptitude
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
3D Modeling Experience (Creo Parametric - preferred, SolidWorks) or software development experience using JavaScript
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

Nice To Haves

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 & product testing)
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Tableau or PowerBI

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate and work in a team environment
Propose or evaluate design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance.
Create design concepts in CAD (Creo, ProE) or create software to support concepts using JavaScript.
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

Benefits

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