Part-Time Student - Manufacturing Engineer Weld - Dubuque, IA

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: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Manufacturing Engineer Weld - Dubuque, IA - 124125 
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 – Weld for John Deere Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA, you will be:

• Provide support of welding and fabrication operations across the factory utilizing your technical experiences.
• Drive continuous improvements working with a cross functional wage and salary team.
• Establishing sequence of events, proper operating method sheets, layouts, tool concepts, part and equipment costs, and quality plans.
• Participate in team studies related to capacity, productivity, and efficiency and quality improvement. 

This position is NOT available to students on immigration visas

What Skills You Need

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology or Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering with Welding Emphasis or equivalent experience.
• Robotics Programming Knowledge & Experience.
• Experience with welding of High Strength, low alloy steel.
• Understanding of GD&T, Tool Design, & 3D Modeling Practical experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). 
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a US local accredited college or university
• Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours a week
• Available to work during the summer semester 35 to 40 hours a week
• Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Dubuque, IA

What Makes You Stand Out

• Understanding of safety critical welded structures and critical asset management.
• Experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems.
• Demonstrated experience effectively interacting and communicating with production employees, supervisors, managers, and other engineers.
• Experience using SAP and computer aided design and/or engineering tools (ie: Creo, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Experience leading large strategic projects or large tactical projects.
• Experience with line design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools such as simulations and 3D factory.
• Experience in PLC logic and trouble shooting.
• Work experience in a union environment. 

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.

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