Engineering Development Program - Product

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Moline
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Engineering Development Program - Product - 122805  
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

The Engineering Development Program (EDP) in Product Engineering provides entry-level engineers an opportunity to gather experiences and exposures throughout John Deere. It provides rotational opportunities to develop an understanding of John Deere's products and services and establish a network of people to support personal and professional growth. The program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two year period. The eight-month rotations include assignments in areas like Controls & Simulation, Drivetrain, Electronics, Embedded Software, Engines, Structures — all possible at various John Deere locations.

Possible Locations: Georgia (Grovetown), Illinois (Moline), Iowa (Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Ottumwa, Waterloo), North Carolina (Cary, Fuquay-Varina), Wisconsin (Horicon)

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.  

What Skills You Need

• Action Planning

• Data Collection and Analysis

• Engineering Design

• Engineering Development

• Engineering Implementation

• Engineering Technology

• Engineering Specification

• Engineering Testing

• Health and Safety

• Engineering Build

• Project Risk and Issue Management

• Project Scope Management

• Project Tracking and Reporting

• Verbal Communication

• Project Management

• Project Organization and Structure

Education

• Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 through August 2027 

• Desired cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Minimum cumulative GPA required of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale  

What You'll Get

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 Contribution)
• 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

$82,920 - $88,740 + Benefits

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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.

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