PartTime Student Manufacturing Engineering Waterloo IA

John Deere; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay

Savings & Retirement benefits (401K)

Healthcare benefits with HSA

Tuition assistance

Employee Purchase Plan

Job summary

John Deere Waterloo Works in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Part-Time Student Manufacturing Engineer to support PDP cycles and capital projects while balancing school commitments.

You will work 16-20 hours weekly during the academic year and 30-40 hours in the summer, earning $15–$40 per hour based on function and education level. This program enhances hands-on engineering experience in a real manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Engineering/Technology/CS degree; others may apply.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university/college.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Must be able to commute to Waterloo, IA.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and manufacturing teams through PDP, gathering info and documenting feedback.
• Assist with capital projects by supporting equipment evaluations and procurement coordination.
• Support pre-production builds by collecting data and tracking issues.
• Contribute to manufacturing readiness by assisting with process validation and risk mitigation.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

Excel

VBA

Education

Engineering/Technology/CS student

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

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) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: Factory Engineering (CA) Title: Part-Time Student - Manufacturing Engineering - Waterloo, IA - 124902 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 schedule YEAR-ROUND.

Your Responsibilities

As a Part-Time Student Manufacturing Engineering for John Deere Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

• Support product engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the PDP cycle by helping gather information, documenting feedback, and assisting with manufacturability assessments.
• Assist with capital project activities by supporting equipment and tooling evaluations, maintaining project documentation, and helping coordinate procurement and installation activities.
• Support pre-production build events by collecting data, tracking issues, documenting observations, and assisting the team in resolving manufacturing concerns.
• Contribute to manufacturing readiness efforts by assisting with process validation activities, monitoring action items, supporting risk mitigation tracking, and helping evaluate new manufacturing technologies and digital solutions.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Pursuing an Engineering/Technology/Computer Science degree; others may apply
• Must be registered as a full‑time student at an accredited university/college
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated project management and problem‑solving skills
• Understanding of various functions of manufacturing
• Good interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Graduation date of December 2028 or later
• Available to work during the academic year (16-20 hours weekly).
• Available to work during the summer semester (30-40 hours weekly)
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, IA

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience using Python, SQL, Power Query, VBA, or similar tools to support manufacturing, engineering, or business process improvements
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and data‑driven insights using Power BI, Alteryx, Excel, Tableau, or related analytics platforms
• Experience with robotics or automation
• Experience in a Manufacturing position supporting a workforce (academic/internship experience acceptable)
• Experience developing and deploying operator work instructions (academic/internship experience acceptable)
• Experience with process development, tooling design, fixturing and workstation layout (academic/internship experience acceptable)
• Experience with Bill of Materials structure, build papers and ECN process execution (academic/internship experience acceptable)

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
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

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

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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 this plan, 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.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

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.

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