Part-Time Student - Maintenance and Automation

John Deere • Waterloo, IA

85d • $15 - $40

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. As a Part-Time Student-Maintenance Engineering and Factory Automation for Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will support Maintenance Engineering, Factory Automation, Buildings and Grounds initiatives at the Foundry. You will execute Maintenance Engineering Projects, Factory Automation Projects, and Continuous Improvement Projects, while gathering, reviewing, and analyzing data to understand trends and determine priorities for project assignment and execution.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in engineering, technology, or related field; 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 16-20 hours/weekly during the business hours of 7 AM to 5 PM CST
• Available to work during the summer semester 30-40 hours/weekly during the business hours of 7 AM to 5 PM CST
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, Iowa, on a daily basis year-round

Nice To Haves

• Preferably pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Technology, Automation Technology, Mechatronics/Controls Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• Ability to collaborate and work well with a team
• Attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to be self-directed and identify opportunities based on team goals
• Mechanical or Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Experience with 3D/2D Modeling & Layout Software
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications as well as the ability to learn new tools

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Engineering, Factory Automation, Buildings and Grounds initiatives at the Foundry
• Execute Maintenance Engineering Projects: BOM’s, Spare Parts, PM’s, Contingency Plans, and machine/facility layout
• Execute Factory Automation Projects: Electrical control system design and print development, Programmable Logic, and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) maintenance
• Execute Continuous Improvement (CI200) Projects: Priority will be on Safety and Machine Availability
• Gather, review, and analyze data to understand trends and determine priorities for project assignment and execution
• Support Indirect Materials & Services (IM&S) purchasing

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees