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

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  - Silvis, IL  
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Soil and Crop Systems - Silvis, IL - 119846 
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 for Soil and Crop Systems team located in Silvis, IL you will:

 

• 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. 

 

This position NOT available to students on immigration visas

 

 

What Skills You Need

 

• 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 

 

What Makes You Standout

 

• 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 

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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