Part-Time Student - Factory Automation - Waterloo, IA

Overview

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. By 2050, there will be 2 billion more, with many moving into urban centers. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re about at John Deere. We’re investing in our people and technology, and we’re 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 and veterans.

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Location:

United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Factory Automation - Waterloo, IA - 118450
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.

• Learn about and apply knowledge in technologies for manufacturing execution systems, vision systems (part location and inspection), and other automation technology in a production environment
• Opportunity to learn about and assist in programming Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs, Fanuc robots and CNC
• Assist with continuous improvement factory automation projects that support safety, quality, or efficiency initiatives
• Assist with Manufacturing Execution System setup and testing
• Assist other factory automation engineers with support in troubleshooting shop floor issues

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Data Science; others may apply
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university
• Graduation date of December 2026 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Work 16-20 hours/week during the academic year
• Work 35-40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Must be able to commute to the Waterloo, IA work location on a daily basis
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, DB2, Oracle)
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Understanding network connectivity requirements for equipment
• Experience programming in multiple languages Python, Visual Basic, SQL
• Previous experience with Gen AI
• Knowledge of computer vision systems

• Ideally You Will Be Pursuing a Degree In Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Data Science
• Others may apply

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. We offer a comprehensive rewards package, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• 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

Salary: $15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

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. The qualifications documented are guidelines, not minimum requirements to perform the job. The terms of applicable benefit plans and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) at any time.

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The John Deere Health Benefit Plans 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, veteran status, or disability status.