
Part Time Student - Product Engineering - Dubuque, IA
John Deere
1 Positions
ID: 116825-en_US
Posted On 12/03/2025
Job Overview
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 - Dubuque
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Part Time Student - Product Engineering - Dubuque, IA - 116825
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 – CI Product Engineering for JD Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA, you will:
- Assist the Continuous Improvement (CI) product engineering team in maintaining and improving product designs for current production Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders (SSL/CTL)
- Support a cross functional team through projects to improve reliability, durability, and cost through the CI process
- Support manufacturing operations and customer support by troubleshooting issues and providing recommendations
This position is NOT available to students on immigration visas
What Skills You Need
- Strong ability to collaborate and work well with a team
- Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; others may apply
- Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. local accredited college/university
- Graduation date of Fall of 2026 or later
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
- Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/weekly
- Available to work during the summer semester 30-40 hours/weekly
- Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis
What Makes You Stand Out
- Project or work experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or technical field
- Familiarity with off-road equipment in Construction, Forestry, or Ag industries
- Experience using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D modeling software to develop and evaluate design solutions
- Demonstrated ability to interpret technical data, evaluate alternatives, and make data-driven decisions to solve complex engineering challenges
- Foundational knowledge in hydraulic system designs and plumbing
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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