Part-Time Student - Soil and Crop Systems - Silvis, IL

John Deere•Silvis, IL

14h•$15 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in a STEM field: Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Physics or similar. Others may apply.
Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited college/university.
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/weekly.
Available to work during the summer 30-40 hours/weekly.
Independent learner and problem solver.
Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later
Programming skills and experience with data analysis.
High School Graduate
Must be able to commute to the work location in Silvis on a daily basis, year-round
This position NOT available to students on immigration visas
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

Nice To Haves

Programming skills in Python or C++.
Course work and interest in physics, dynamic, and fluid dynamics
Experience with 3D modeling software (Creo preferred)
Strong people, relationship-building, and communication skills.
Ability to develop productive working relationships with a wide variety of teams and leaders

Responsibilities

Collaborate with SCS, product design and PV&V engineering teams to deliver DEM (EDEM software) and CFD (StarCCM) simulations to aid in design and testing decisions
Use CAD tools to develop new simulations and design test stands for improving correlation.
Visit local field sites to collect crop material for evaluation
Run tests in field and lab setting
Organize and analyze lab and simulation data
Responsible for communicating and maintaining good documentation.

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
$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.