Part-Time DSM Engineer Student – Remote/Dubuque

John Deere; United States; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K and Defined Benefit Pension

Health Savings Account with company贡献

Tuition assistance

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Part-Time Student for the Dynamic Systems Modeling (DSM) team in Dubuque, IA or remote work. You will develop physics-based simulation models and assist with data analysis, validation, and automation using MATLAB/Simulink tools.

You must be a full-time student pursuing a mechanical engineering degree with a Spring 2027 or later graduation date, and you should be available for 10–20 hours weekly during the school year and 30–40 hours weekly in summer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local college/university
• Graduation date: Spring 2027 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Available to work 10-20 hours/week during the academic year
• Available to work 30-40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Fundamental understanding of engineering principles, physics, and mathematics.
• Experience through coursework, student projects, research, design teams, internships, or co-ops.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Experience using programming or technical computing tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Interest in simulation, controls, automation, or product development.
• Able to commute to Dubuque, Iowa, or work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Support development and improvement of physics-based simulation models used for virtual product development and performance evaluation.
• Assist DSM engineers with simulation studies, data analysis, and model validation activities.
• Develop MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape tools to improve modeling efficiency, automation, and repeatability.
• Support automated test execution, post-processing, and reporting workflows used to evaluate machine performance.
• Contribute to development of virtual performance tests, controls integration activities, and simulation-based engineering processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, controls, and product teams to understand machine systems and help solve real-world engineering challenges.
• Document technical work and communicate results through presentations, reports, and team discussions.

Skills

Engineering basics

Data analysis

Programming basics

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Interest in simulation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Simscape

Job description

John Deere is seeking a Part-Time Student for the Dynamic Systems Modeling (DSM) team in Dubuque, IA or remote work. You will develop physics-based simulation models and assist with data analysis, validation, and automation using MATLAB/Simulink tools.

You must be a full-time student pursuing a mechanical engineering degree with a Spring 2027 or later graduation date, and you should be available for 10–20 hours weekly during the school year and 30–40 hours weekly in summer.