Part-Time - Student - Crop Care Tech Development - Ames, IA (120074)

As a Part-Time Student - Crop Care Tech Development for John Deere Crop Care located in Ames, IA, you will:

• Effectively communicate and work in a team environment
• Propose or evaluate design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance.
• Create design concepts in CAD (Creo, ProE) or create software to support concepts using JavaScript.
• Develop dynamic performance specifications using simulation. (MATLAB, Simscape, Simulink)
• Test design concepts in lab tests or in field environments on prototype equipment
• Apply technical knowledge to identify and resolve design weaknesses
• Assess lab and field event data for impact to product reliability 

Visa Sponsorship is NOT available this position

What Skills You Need

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, others may apply
• Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited University
• Graduation date of Spring 2029 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Must be able to commute to the work location daily
• 15 - 20 hours/week during the academic year
• 40 hours/week during the summer
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• 3D Modeling Experience (Creo Parametric - preferred, SolidWorks) or software development experience using JavaScript

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience on FIRST Robotics Team, developing and demonstrating your engineering skills
• Knowledge or work experience in production agriculture (specifically tillage, planters, and sprayers)
• Experience in product engineering (product design, build & product testing)
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Tableau or Power BI

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 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$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