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Part Time Student - Mechanical Engineering - Waterloo, IA

John Deere
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Apr 2025
💰 $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. 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 - Mechanical Engineering - Waterloo, IA - 112568 
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 JD World Headquarters located in Waterloo, 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

 

This position is NOT available to students on immigration visas

 

What Skills You Need

 

  • Pursuing a bachelors degree, ideally in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or any additional technical and relevant degrees 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
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software including Outlook and Excel
  • Demonstrated good written and verbal (English) communication skills
  • Ability to work in cross-function groups and a team environment

 

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 line design, 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:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings &a

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