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Primary Location:United States (US)- Iowa- Waterloo
Function:Factory Engineering (CA)
Title:Part Time Student - Factory Automation - Waterloo, IA- 109346
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 scheduleYEAR-ROUND.
Your Responsibilities
As aFactory Automation Part-Time StudentforJohn Deere Power Systems & JD Engine Workslocated inWaterloo, IA, you will...
Involvement in data analytics and software development projects for the unit
Utilize tools such as SQL, Python, Ignition, Databricks and Computer Vision Machine Learning to assist with Smart Connected Factory projects
Assist with continuous improvement factory automation projects thatsupportsafety, quality, or efficiency initiatives
This position is not available to students on immigration visas.
What Skills You Need
Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Data Science, or an Engineering field, others may apply
Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university
Graduation date of May 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 work location on a daily basis
Knowledge of databases (SQL, DB2, Oracle)
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
What Makes You Stand Out
Understanding network connectivity requirements for equipment
Experience programming in multiple languages Python, Visual Basic, SQL, GenAI
Knowledge of computer vision systems
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 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
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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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