Part-Time Student – Product Engineering – Ames, IA or Waterloo, IA

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, 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.

Primary

Location:

United States (US) – Iowa – Ames

Function: Product Engineering (CA)

Title: Part-Time Student – Product Engineering – Ames, IA or Waterloo, IA – 116097

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.

As a Part‑Time Student – Product Engineer for JD Product Engineering location located in Ames, IA OR Waterloo, IA, you will:

• The work will entail modeling physical systems such as hydraulics, electrical circuits, and controls systems in Matlab/Simulink/Sim Scape.
• Work with design engineers, embedded engineers, and control engineers to tackle some of the most challenging problems at John Deere. You will use simulation to architect, optimize and develop the very best design possible for our customers.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer/Software, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent; others may apply
• Must be registered as a full‑time student at Iowa State University (ISU)
• Graduation date of December 2026 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Available to work approximately 10‑20 hours per week onsite during the academic year
• Available to work approximately 40 hours per week onsite during the summer
• Available to commute to the work location in Ames, Iowa, year‑round
• Strong understanding and intuition for physics and dynamics
• Effective communication skills both oral and written
• Strong problem‑solving skills and inquisitive nature for resolving complex problems

• Knowledge or work experience in production agriculture or construction equipment
• Experience in product engineering (product design, product testing, software testing)
• 3D modeling experience (Creo preferred)
• Programming experience (MATLAB, C, Python, Visual Basic, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
• Model Based Software Development Experience (Simulink, Simscape, LabVIEW, Amesim)
• Data analytics experience (Python, R, SQL)
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, or Power BI
• Leadership experience

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Must be registered as a full‑time student at Iowa State University (ISU)
• Graduation date of May 2026 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

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 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…