Part-Time Student - Cab Engineering - Dubuque, IA

John Deere; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay

Savings & retirement benefits

Health care benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee assistance programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Charitable contribution match

Employee purchase plan

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Part-Time Student for Cab Engineering in Dubuque, Iowa. In this role, you will support assembly operations, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate on continuous improvement projects. The position requires you to be a full-time student in a related field with a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Additional responsibilities include participating in developmental assignments. Benefits offered include flexible work arrangements and competitive pay based on education level.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local U.S. accredited college/university.
• Graduation date of May 2027 or later required.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and troubleshooting for assembly operations.
• Work with teams to implement improvement projects.
• Participate in developmental assignments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing technology

Job description

Part-Time Student – Cab Engineering

Location: United States (US) – Iowa – Dubuque. Onsite position. Relocation assistance is not provided. Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Overview

As a Part‑Time Student – Cab Engineering for John Deere Dubuque Works, you will support current assembly operations, troubleshoot basic issues, and work with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and basic troubleshooting for current assembly operations.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement projects for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Participate in developmental assignments to gain manufacturing experience.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree related to mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing technology; others may apply.
• Must be registered as a full‑time student at a local U.S. accredited college/university.
• Graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Available to work 16–20 hours during the academic year.
• Available to work 30–40 hours during the summer semester.
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Dubuque, IA on a regular basis.

Preferred Skills

• Good interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Evidence of a strong work ethic.
• Ability to be self‑directed.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Highly competitive base pay.
• Savings & retirement benefits (401K and defined benefit pension).
• Health care 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 and numerous discount programs for personal use.
• Vacation and holiday pay.

$15-$40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

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

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.