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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Engineering Development Program - Electrification - 123504
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Engineering Development Program (EDP) for Product Engineering. Provides graduating engineers an opportunity to gather experiences and exposures throughout John Deere. Provides rotational opportunities to develop an understanding of John Deere's products and services and establish a network of people to support personal and professional growth. Performs Product Engineering assignments. Available locations for Electrification EDPs Moline, IL and Waterloo, IA.
An Electrification EDP supports product analysis, design, and/or testing activities for electric drive components and systems used on vehicles worldwide. Specific activities vary by rotation but will include one or more of the following responsibilities:
- Electrification system and vehicle development inclusive of design, analysis, vehicle integration, and testing of electric drive systems consisting of batteries, inverters, motors, converters, and chargers to meet vehicle performance goals. This includes requirements, system concepting, vehicle integration and interfaces, lab testing of system performance, and vehicle testing of performance.
- Electric machine development inclusive of design, analysis, and testing of 250W - 200kW+ surface permanent magnet motors and internal permanent magnet motors, electromagnetic design, thermal design, high speed structural design, position sensing, and mechanical design.
- Power electronics hardware development inclusive of design, analysis, and testing of inverters, converters, and chargers. Topology, power stage, sensing, thermals, power passive components, and packaging.
- Control systems for motor drives and converters inclusive of simulation, implementation, and system testing of new algorithms, control system parameters, physical system modeling, system identification, signal estimation, and advanced diagnostics/prognostics.
- Embedded control system development for electric powertrain systems and products utilizing Model Based System Design methodology.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
- Excellent communication skills.
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience testing electrical components using standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
- Familiarity with a symbolic programming language such as Simulink or LabView.
- Experience using modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink or circuit analysis software.
- Experience with electric machines, inverters/converters/chargers, Li-Ion batteries, electric vehicle systems, or electric drive control systems.
- Completion of your junior year of studies is required by the time of the internship. Graduate students are preferred for advanced engineering topics.
- Strong candidates will have course work or research with a concentration in electric machines, power electronics, batteries, hybrid vehicles, or dynamics and control.
- Minimum required cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. (3.4 or higher preferred)
Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 through August 2027
Desired cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Minimum cumulative GPA required of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
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
$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits
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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.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027
- Completion of junior year of studies by the time of the internship
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
- Excellent communication skills
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience testing electrical components with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
- Familiarity with a symbolic programming language such as Simulink or LabVIEW
- Experience using MATLAB/Simulink or circuit analysis software
- Experience with electric machines, inverters, converters, chargers, lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicle systems, or electric drive control systems
- Coursework or research concentrated in electric machines, power electronics, batteries, hybrid vehicles, or dynamics and control
- Graduate student status for advanced engineering topics
- Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with union‑represented employees retaining high‑value plans with no premiums or deductibles under the 2021–2027 agreement. Company materials also highlight broad medical options, wellness resources, and inclusive care navigation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation scales up to five weeks with additional holidays, and some units allow purchasing extra time off. Materials also reference paid parental and caregiver leave alongside flexible work arrangements where roles allow.
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