Part Time Student - Year Round Internship Engineering (Crop Care) - Ames, IA

Job description

There are 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 in our 175-year history. 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.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa (US-IA) - Ames 
Function: Product Engineering
Title: Part Time Student - Year Round Internship Engineering (Crop Care) - Ames, IA - 45443 

Your Responsibilities

Part Time student position -

·  Produces and/or evaluates possible design solutions to improve cost, quality and performance for tillage and application equipment
·  Create design concepts using Creo (Pro/E) CAD software tools
·  Test and develop concepts in lab and field environments through effective team collaboration as well as hands on work with test and prototype equipment
·  Effectively communicate and work in a team environment with both direct team members and those in supporting organizations
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What It Takes

·  Strong mechanical aptitude
·  Effective communication skills both oral and written
·  3D modeling experience (Creo preferred) 
·  Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other standard computer software applications
·  Pursuing degree in mechanical , electrical, computer, or agricultural engineering
·  Must be registered as a full-time student at Iowa State University
·  Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis
·  Graduation date of May 2019 or later  
·  Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
·  16 - 20 hours/week during the academic year
·  40 hours/week during the summer semester
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A strong candidate will also have

·  Knowledge or work experience in production agriculture
·  Experience in product engineering through product design and/or product testing

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here  to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

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