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Part-Time Student - Product Engineering - Ames, IA, or Silvis, IL
John Deere & CompanyAmes, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
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 - Ames
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Product Engineering - Ames, IA, or Silvis, IL - 123369
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Part-Time Student - Product Engineering for Jon Deere World Headquarters located in Ames, IA or Silvis, IL you will:
The work will entail modeling physical systems such as hydraulics, electrical circuits, and controls systems in Matlab/Simulink/SimScape.
Work with design engineers, embedded engineers, and control engineers to tackle some of the most challenging problems at John Deere. You will use simulation to architect, optimize and develop the very best design possible for our customers
This position is not available to students on immigration visas
What Skills You Need
Ideally, you will be pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer/Software, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent; others may apply
Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university
Graduation date of December 2027 or later
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
Available to work approximately 10-20 hours/week onsite during the academic year
Available to work approximately 30-40 hours/week onsite during the summer
Available to commute to a JD work location in Ames, IA, or Silvis, IL, year-round
Strong understanding and intuition for physics and dynamics
Effective communication skills both oral and written
Strong problem-solving skills and inquisitive nature for resolving complex problems
What Makes You Stand Out
Knowledge or work experience in production agriculture or construction equipment
Experience in product engineering (product design, product testing, software testing)
3D modeling experience (Creo preferred)
Programming experience (MATLAB, C++, Python, Visual Basic, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
Model Based Software Development Experience (Simulink, Simscape, LabVIEW, Amesim)
Data analytics experience (Python, R, SQL)
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, or Power BI
Leadership experience
What You'll Get
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:
$1.00 - $999,999.00 + Benefits
Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice
The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Ames
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Product Engineering - Ames, IA, or Silvis, IL - 123369
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Part-Time Student - Product Engineering for Jon Deere World Headquarters located in Ames, IA or Silvis, IL you will:
The work will entail modeling physical systems such as hydraulics, electrical circuits, and controls systems in Matlab/Simulink/SimScape.
Work with design engineers, embedded engineers, and control engineers to tackle some of the most challenging problems at John Deere. You will use simulation to architect, optimize and develop the very best design possible for our customers
This position is not available to students on immigration visas
What Skills You Need
Ideally, you will be pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer/Software, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent; others may apply
Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university
Graduation date of December 2027 or later
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
Available to work approximately 10-20 hours/week onsite during the academic year
Available to work approximately 30-40 hours/week onsite during the summer
Available to commute to a JD work location in Ames, IA, or Silvis, IL, year-round
Strong understanding and intuition for physics and dynamics
Effective communication skills both oral and written
Strong problem-solving skills and inquisitive nature for resolving complex problems
What Makes You Stand Out
Knowledge or work experience in production agriculture or construction equipment
Experience in product engineering (product design, product testing, software testing)
3D modeling experience (Creo preferred)
Programming experience (MATLAB, C++, Python, Visual Basic, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
Model Based Software Development Experience (Simulink, Simscape, LabVIEW, Amesim)
Data analytics experience (Python, R, SQL)
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, or Power BI
Leadership experience
What You'll Get
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 Contribution)
- 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
$1.00 - $999,999.00 + Benefits
Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice
The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.
Skills
401k
Fiber
MATLAB
SQL
C++
Microsoft Excel
Power BI
Python
Simulink
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