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Part Time Student - Industrial Engineer - Waterloo, IA

United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2026

💰 $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) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part Time Student - Industrial Engineer - Waterloo, IA - 122029
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 - Industrial Engineer for John Deere Waterloo Works Drivetrain located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

Assist in the creation and management of sequence of events documentation including output standards. Output standards are used in baseline data for wage performance pay plans, product costing, and capacity planning.
Work with electronic tools to perform engineering functions including methods change tracking and various reports.
Develop plans of limited scope to support lean manufacturing.
Participate in implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, ideally in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or any additional technical and relevant degree may apply
Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year
Ability to work 30-40 hours during the summer semester
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Good interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. local accredited college/university
Graduation date of May 2028 or later
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, Iowa, on a daily basis year-round
Experience with Microsoft Office software including Outlook and Excel
Demonstrated good written and verbal (English) communication skills
Ability to work in cross-functional groups and a team environment
High School Diploma or equivalent

What Makes You Stand Out

Exposure to Industrial Engineering concepts such as time study, Sequence of Events/Methods, and assembly line balancing
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles for process improvements
Experience in the heavy equipment industry, Ag industry or farming experience.
Experience in project management and business planning.
Exposure to process and component manufacturing, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management

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: