Part-Time Student - DTC Project Engineer - 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.
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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - DTC Project Engineer - Waterloo, IA - 113116
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 - DTC Project Engineer for JD Waterloo's Drivetrain Operations located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

• Maintains and evolves existing TPM (Total Productive Manufacturing) tools and processes.
• Assists team in identifying issues and proposing resolutions.
• Gather, review, and analyze data.
• Supports multiple departments in their daily functions.
• Produces a variety of correspondence and reports in support of department processes.
• Learns and applies company engineering policies and practices; learns company products.
• Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis
• 12-20 hours/week during the academic year
• 30-40 hours/week during the summer semester

This position is not available to students on immigration visas
What Skills You Need

• Familiarity with Excel, data analysis, and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn new software and adapt quickly to using it
• Ability to lead meetings upon direction and carry projects thru to completion
• Respectable communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to commute to Waterloo, IA on a daily basis year round
• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Engineering or Technology; others may apply
  • Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university (Hawkeye, UNI, Wartburg, etc)
  • If currently attending a community college must plan to pursue a 4-year degree
  • Graduation date of 5/27 or later
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above

What Makes You Standout

• Understanding of various functions of machining processes and machine maintenance.

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
• 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

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.
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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.
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.
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