Part-Time Student - Foundry Engineering - Waterloo, IA

Employer description

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  - Waterloo  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Foundry Engineering - Waterloo, IA - 125132 
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 Manufacturing Engineer for Foundry Operations located in Waterloo, Iowa, you will:

Participate in developmental assignments to gain Foundry experience.
Learn how to identify, analyze, and apply information to support issue resolution.
Assist in investigations and corrective actions and leverage innovative ideas to improve manufacturing issues. 

This position is not available to students on immigration visas

What Skills You Need
 

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, ideally in Engineering/Technology or a related technical field
Must be registered as a full-time student at local US accredited university/college 
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and have a collaborative mindset
Graduation date of May 2028 or later
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year
Ability to work 30-40 hours during the summer semester
Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, IA on a daily basis year-round 
What Makes You Stand Out
 

Strong interest in casting processes
Experience in the use and application of Root Cause Analysis
Experience with robotics, programming, and data and analytics tools
Experience in Solidification software
Experience with Modeling software 
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

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.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.