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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.\nJohn Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. \nPrimary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Ames\nFunction: Product Engineering (CA)\nTitle: Part Time Student - Technical Product Engineering - Ames, IA - 125134\nOnsite/Remote: Onsite Position\nNote: Relocation assistance is not provided.\nThe 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.\nYour Responsibilities\nAs a Part Time Student Technical Product Engineering for John Deere located at John Deere JDTIC Spray Lab in Ames, IA but may include project work in Ankeny, IA you will:\nEffectively communicate and work in a team environment\nPropose or evaluate solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance.\nTest design concepts in lab tests or in field environments on prototype equipment\nApply technical knowledge to identify and resolve design weaknesses\nValidate offboard data to ensure data quality\nThis position is not available to students on immigration visas\nWhat Skills You Need\nIdeally, you will be pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering; other engineering fields may apply.\nMust be registered as a full-time student at a local US-accredited university/college \nGraduation date of May 2028 or later\nCumulative GPA of 2.8 or above\nAvailable to work 10-20 hours/week during the academic year\nAvailable to work 30-40 hours/week during the summer semester\nMust be able to commute to the work location in Ames, IA on a daily basis year-round \nFreshman, Sophomore, and Junior standing students are preferred, Senior standing and those pursuing Advanced degrees may apply.\nWhat Makes You Stand Out\nKnowledge or work experience in production agriculture (specifically tillage, planters, and sprayers).\nExperience in product engineering (product design, product testing, software testing).\nCreate design concepts in 3D CAD modeling applications (Creo, ProE).\nDevelop dynamic performance specifications using simulation. (MATLAB, Simscape, Simulink)\nProgramming experience (MATLAB, C++, Python, Visual Basic, Arduino, Raspberry Pi).\nAt 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:\nFlexible work arrangements\nHighly competitive base pay\nSavings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)\nHealthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account\nAdoption assistance\nEmployee Assistance Programs\nTuition assistance\nFitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations\nCharitable contribution match\nEmployee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use\nVacation and Holiday Pay\n$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.\nFollow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL\nMust be 18 years of age or older to apply\nThe 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.\nThe 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. 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