Part-Time Student - Factory Automation - Waterloo, IA

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, 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.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Waterloo  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Factory Automation - Waterloo, IA - 114218 
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 a Part-Time Student Technical ME for John Deere Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will….

 

• Maintain and evolve existing tools and processes.
• Assists team in identifying issues and proposing resolutions.
• Gather, review, and analyze information.
• Respond to critical production down situations affecting manufacturing and maintenance activities across the factory site.
• Support integration (installation and networking) of shop floor machines, equipment, and tooling into site MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Produces a variety of correspondence and reports in support of department processes.
• Learns and applies company engineering policies and practices; learns company products. 

 

This position is not available to students on immigration visas.

What Skills You Need

 

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Automation & Control Engineering; others may apply
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university (Hawkeye, UNI, Wartburg, etc)
• Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above  
• Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis
• 16-20 hours/week during the academic year  
• 35-40 hours/week during the summer semester 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Good interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge in PLC and computer programming, Structured Query Language (SQL), Python, databases, and the engineering tools associated.
• Knowledge of electrical design and the codes, common practices, and engineering tools required.
• Knowledge of MES solutions (SAP-MES, AMES, JDAAT, Wonderware, SepaSoft, etc.) process control, process scheduling, mistake proofing of manufacturing processes, and shop floor device connectivity.
• Strong drive to deliver results and solve complex business problems. 

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