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Part-Time Student - Quality Engineer - East Moline, IL

East Moline, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2026

💰 $80,000/yr($30,000/yr – $80,000/yr)

About the role

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 - East Moline
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Quality Engineer - East Moline, IL - 122523
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

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.

Your Responsibilities

As Part-Time Student Quality Engineer for JD Harvester Works located in East Moline, Illinois, you will:

Work with QEs on the shop floor to add support and work through quality issues determining root cause and corrective actions

This position is not available to students on immigration visas

What Skills You Need

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering; others may apply
Willing to learn John Deere quality processes
Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year
Ability to work 30-40 hours during the summer semester
Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. local accredited college/university
Graduation date of August 2027 or later
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
Must be able to commute to the work location in East Moline, Illinois, on a daily basis year-round

What Makes You Stand Out

Basic computer skills
Torque Tooling experience

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 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.

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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