Part-Time Student - Maintenance Engineering - 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 - Maintenance Engineering - Waterloo, IA - 113896 
Onsite/Remote:

 

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 Maintenance Engineering and Data Analytics for John Deere Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

 

• Execute Maintenance Engineering Projects: BOM’s, Spare Parts, and, PM’s
• Gather, review, and analyze data to understand trends and determine priorities for project assignment and execution
• Process Preventative Maintenance (PM) work orders by:
  • Organizing and filing PMs and work orders
  • Ordering parts needed and kitting them
  • Updating the weekly PM availability and coordinating with production supervisors to plan time to complete PM
  • Scheduling PMs for all shifts, including weekends

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

 

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in computer science, engineering, 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 2026 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/weekly
• Available to work during the summer semester 35-40 hours/weekly 
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, Iowa, on a daily basis year-round
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications as well as the ability to learn new tools

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Experience in Power BI or Tableau
• Experience in one or more of the following programming languages: SQL, Python, or R
• 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

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 and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
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