Engineering Development Program - Engine Engineering

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo, IA
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Engineering Development Program - Engine Engineering - 122770  
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

The 2027 Internal Combustion Engine Engineering Development Program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two year period. The eight-month rotations include assignments in a wide range of combustion engine and aftertreatment functional areas including Advanced Research, Module Engineering, Performance and Emissions development, Reliability and Durability demonstration, Heat Transfer, Combustion, Fluids, and Fatigue Analysis, including Embedded System control software — all possible at our Midwest John Deere location. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and apply Systems Engineering principles, a range of Virtual and Physical analysis and testing and Data Engineering and Analytics.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.  

What Skills You Need

• Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2024 through August 2025
• 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
• Working knowledge of internal combustion engines and aftertreatment
• Experience with problem solving and working in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products

What Makes You Stand Out

• Known/demonstrated interest in engines and/or powertrain, engine sub-systems, Internal combustion engine classes
• Systems thinking, systems integration, interested in complex systems and problem solving
• Deep consideration of tradeoffs and system interactions making technical decisions
• Modular engineering concepts and strategic architectural design principles
• Experience in electro-mechanical systems including intake / EGR air systems, turbochargers, high pressure fuel systems, combustion and aftertreatment
• Experience with Pro/E, GT-Suite, Embedded system controls
• Interest in design, modeling, and analysis
• Interest in simulation, physical testing, and development
• Interest in software and controls 
• Activities tied to engines, combustion systems, vehicles, electronics and controls
• Communication skills – to convey / summarize complex ideas and conclusions
• Team mindset to work productively with others within and across functions

Education

• Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical 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

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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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