Part-Time Student - Factory Engineering - East Moline, IL

John Deere

The Role

Overview

Part‑time engineering student supporting factory engineering tasks and projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • issue investigation
  • process audits
  • data management
  • analysis support
  • engineering support
  • corrective action

Tasks

-Investigate product and process related issues and recommend changes based on observations and salary/wage interactions -Perform Audits or reviews, including inputting and maintaining information in factory databases and systems. -Provide analysis to support timely and accurate solutions to line side issues. -Provide special engineering project support at the direction of the factory engineering team -Assist in investigations and corrective actions and leverage innovative ideas to best address long standing manufacturing issues. -Participate in the implementation for the resulting aforementioned activities

Requirements

  • mechanical aptitude
  • sap
  • programming
  • gd&t
  • accredited program
  • communication

What You Bring

-Demonstrable mechanical aptitude or familiarity and ability work within a manufacturing environment -Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above -Knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment or other off highway machinery -Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis -Familiarity with drawing and schematic interpretation, product models and /or geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. -Strong communication skills with experience solving technical problems. -SAP experience. -Experience in one or more related engineering areas: electrical, software programming, troubleshooting, design, and manufacturing. -Strong organizational and planning skills. -Enrolled in an accredited engineering / data analytics / IT or business program having completed coursework covering engineering or science related topics -Experience with software programming languages and /or ML familiarity -Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year and 30-40 hours during the summer semester -Project or work experience in a manufacturing or technical field -Familiarity with information gathering and analysis techniques -Graduation date of December 2026 or later

Benefits

-Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension) -Employee Assistance Programs -Tuition assistance -Charitable contribution match -Flexible work arrangements -Adoption assistance -Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account -Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses -Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use -Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations

The Company

About John Deere

-With a legacy of innovation, John Deere pioneered the development of the self-scouring steel plow, revolutionizing farming. -Today, it continues to lead in machinery, technology, and services, helping farmers, builders, and forestry workers optimize their work. -John Deere's financial growth has been fueled by consistent investments in research, expanding its product line with cutting-edge technologies. -Key products include tractors, combines, harvesters, excavators, and loaders, all designed to maximize efficiency in their respective industries. -The company focuses on sustainable agriculture and advancing technology with GPS systems and precision agriculture tools. -John Deere’s global footprint spans across several continents, with a focus on local solutions that cater to regional agricultural and construction needs. -Noteworthy for its vast product range, John Deere integrates smart technology in machinery, such as automated driving and machine learning capabilities. -In the construction sector, John Deere has earned a reputation for durable, high-performance equipment capable of handling the toughest jobs. -Its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable machinery has made John Deere a household name in both urban and rural settings worldwide.

Sector Specialisms

Agricultural

Construction

Forestry

Compact Construction

Roadbuilding

Residential

Commercial

Golf and Sports Turf Care

Consumer Lawn and Garden Equipment

Snow and Debris Handling

Earthmoving

Material Handling

Mowing

Tilling

Harvesting Machinery

Planting

Dairy Farm Equipment

Precision Agriculture Systems & Services

ATV Manufacturing

Golf Cart Manufacturing

Snowmobile Manufacturing

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not available for this position.