Part-Time Student - Paint Engineer - Moline, IL
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer
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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)- Illinois - Moline
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student
- Paint Engineer
- Moline, IL-125227
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
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As a Part-Time Student - Paint Engineer for John Deere World Headquarters located in Moline, IL
, you will:
- Support cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas of limited scope.
- Support Paint Lab with testing and new method development.
- Works with Deere software to perform engineering functions.
- Provides technical and quality support for basic trouble shooting of paint operations.
- Develops plans of limited scope to support lean manufacturing.
- Create operator method sheets for standard work
This position would be a mixture of John Deere paint lab innovation projects and ongoing lab support.
Working with the Enterprise Facilities Services, Paint Manufacturing Services Team to support project coordination and communication throughout the company.
Then taking on roles at the local John Deere Quad Cities factories to support paint manufacturing engineering and potentially facilities engineering projects and quality initiates.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need- Ideally, you will be pursuing a degree in engineering or a materials-related field; others may apply
- Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university or a recent graduate
- Graduation date of Spring 2028 or later
- At least 1 semester of engineering classes completed.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
- Available to work during the academic year. 16 to 20 hours
- Available to work during the summer semester.
Up to 40 hours - Must be able to commute to the Moline Tech Center or other local John Deere unit in Quad Cities as needed.
Flexible schedule to be created M – F during work hours.
- Good interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Able to work in group with detailed direction or autonomously to solve problems
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-driven, problem solver, and can manage time effectively.
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:
- 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…
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