Engineering Development Program - Weld Illinois, US - John Deere

OpenTalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere in Illinois invites recent engineering graduates to join the Welding Manufacturing Engineering Development Program. The two-year program features eight-month rotations across Weld OFP Manufacturing Engineering, Fabrication OFP Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering and PDP— with opportunities to learn weld processes at Midwest locations.

Candidates should be pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's in Welding Engineering or a related field, with a 3.0+ GPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Welding Engineering or related field with Dec 2026–Aug 2027 graduation.
• GPA 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale; minimum 2.8.
• Willing to relocate to a John Deere factory location.
• US Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Previous intern or co-op in weld engineering.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Complete 8-month rotations across Weld OFP, Fabrication OFP, Tooling, and PDP assignments.

Skills

Welding

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Relocation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Welding Engineering or related

Graduation date Dec 2026 - Aug 2027

GPA 3.0+ (4.0 scale)

Tools

Pro/E

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

Robotics

Job description

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 - Weld - 122997 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

The 2027 Weld Manufacturing Engineering Development Program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two year period. The eight-month rotations include assignments in Weld OFP Manufacturing Engineering, Fabrication OFP Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering and Fabrication or Weld PDP— all possible at John Deere locations in the Midwest. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and execute weld processes within each of these areas.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Welding 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
• Candidates must be willing to relocate to a John Deere Factory location per Weld assignment.
• Work Statement: US Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Previous intern or co-op experience in weld engineering
• Experience with problem solving and working in a team environment .
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with Pro/E, Solid Works, or AutoCAD.
• Experience with tooling design.
• Working knowledge of robotics and design for automation.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with line design, material presentation, cycle balancing

Education

• Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Welding 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