Weld Engineering Development Program

Responsibilities

The 2026 Weld Manufacturing Engineering Development Program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two year period. The eight-month rotations include assignments in Weld OFP Manufacturing Engineering, Fabrication OFP Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering and Fabrication or Weld PDP— all possible at John Deere locations in the Midwest. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and execute weld processes within each of these areas.

• Education:
  
  Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Welding Engineering or related Engineering degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 through August 2026;
  Desired cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Minimum cumulative GPA required of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Candidates must be willing to relocate to Dubuque, Iowa.
• US Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Previous intern or co‑op experience in weld engineering.
• Experience with problem solving and working in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Pro/E, Solid Works, or AutoCAD.
• Experience with tooling design.
• Working knowledge of robotics and design for automation.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with line design, material presentation, cycle balancing.

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & retirement benefits (401k and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Healthcare benefits
• 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

Salary: $81,000-$83,000 based on published rates.

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.

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