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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Part-Time Student Factory Automation - Waterloo, IA - 109361

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Factory Automation Part-Time Student for JD Engine Works located in Waterloo, Iowa,, you will:

• Learn about and apply knowledge in technologies for manufacturing execution systems, vision systems (part location and inspection), and other automation technology in a production environment

• Opportunity to learn about and assist in programming Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs, Fanuc robots and CNC

• Assist with continuous improvement factory automation projects that support safety, quality, or efficiency initiatives

• Assist with Manufacturing Execution System setup and testing

• Assist other factory automation engineers with support in troubleshooting shop floor issues

This position is not available to students on immigration visas.

What Skills You Need

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology Field, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Data Science, others may apply

• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university

• Graduation date of May 2026 or later

• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above

• Work 16-20 hours/week during the academic year

• Work 35-40 hours/week during the summer semester

• Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis

• Knowledge of databases (SQL, DB2, Oracle)

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

What Makes You Stand Out

• Understanding network connectivity requirements for equipment

• Experience programming in multiple languages Python, Visual Basic, SQL

• Previous experience with Gen AI

• Knowledge of computer vision systems

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:

• Flexible work arrangements

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses

• 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

$1.00 - $999,999.00 + Benefits

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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.

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