Engineering Development Program - Factory Engineering

John Deere; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K plan

Tuition assistance

On-site gyms

Job summary

John Deere invites early-career engineers to join the Engineering Development Program in Factory Engineering. The two-year program offers eight-month rotations across assembly, automation, robotics, and tooling at Midwest locations to build practical product development experience.

You will analyze data, contribute to business cases, and learn in a collaborative, structured environment with strong career growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Software, Electrical Engineering or related field with anticipated graduation Dec 2026–Aug 2027
• GPA 3.0+ on 4.0 scale; minimum 2.8 GPA required

Responsibilities

• Collate and analyze data using preset tools and formats; work independently.
• Carry out product development and factory engineering activities to define and deliver products.
• Contribute to business cases to quantify costs and ROI.
• Support feasibility studies from technological and organizational perspectives; document findings.
• Assist knowledge management systems and identify process improvements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers as primary contact within a contract plan.
• Work within project management plans to achieve goals.
• Follow established procedures to achieve designated outcomes.

Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Business Case Contribution

Requirements Elicitation and Facilitat

Adaptive Mindset

Commercial Acumen

Analysis and Reporting

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Software/ Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Engineering Development Program - Factory Engineering

Job ID 122989

There are over 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! 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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Illinois-
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Engineering Development Program - Factory Engineering-122989

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

The Engineering Development Program (EDP) in Factory Engineering provides entry-level engineers an opportunity to gather experiences and exposures throughout John Deere. It provides rotational opportunities to develop an understanding of John Deere's products and services and establish a network of people to support personal and professional growth. The program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two year period. The eight-month rotations include assignments in areas like assembly, automation programming, robotics and tooling- all possible at John Deere locations in the Midwest.

• Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Carry out a range of product development and factory engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
• Contribute information to business cases to quantify current costs, justify project investment, and identify the return on investment.
• Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.
• Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Work within established procedures to achieve specified goals.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Data Collection and Analysis
• Business Case Contribution
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Computer SkillsData Control
• Policy and Regulation
• Review and Reporting
• Adaptive Mindset
• Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• Analyze Current State/AS-IS State
• Commercial AcumenCustomer and Market Analysis
• Define Future State/TO-BE StateEnterprise Readiness Assessmen t
• Requirements Elicitation and Facilitation
• Action Planning

Education

• Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical 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:

• 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

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.

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.

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees 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, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.