About the role#
This is a year-round, part-time student position within the John Deere Power Systems team in Morrisville, North Carolina. You will work alongside our staff to support the development of electrification systems and vehicles. This role requires on-site attendance and is designed for students who can balance work with their academic schedule.
What you'll do#
- Design, analyze, and test electric drive systems including batteries, inverters, motors, converters, and chargers.
- Manage system requirements and concepting.
- Perform vehicle integration and interface development.
- Conduct lab testing for system performance and track vehicle performance metrics.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited local university in an engineering program, such as Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
- Completion of your sophomore year by your start date.
- Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Ability to work 16 to 20 hours per week during the academic year and 35 to 40 hours per week during the summer.
- Hands-on experience testing electrical components with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
- Familiarity with symbolic programming languages like Simulink or LabView.
- Experience with modeling tools like Matlab or circuit analysis software.
- Knowledge of electric machines, Li-Ion batteries, or electric drive control systems.
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
We prefer candidates with a GPA of 3.4 or higher, graduate-level research in electrification, or involvement in school clubs focused on robotics or electric vehicles.
Location & details#
- Location: Morrisville, North Carolina.
- Modality: On-site.
- This position is not available to students on immigration visas.
About John Deere
John Deere manufactures machinery for agriculture, construction, forestry, and turf care. The company operates globally with a focus on equipment and technology for food, fuel, and infrastructure production. Founded in 1837, the firm maintains its headquarters in Moline, Illinois. It functions as a public company with over 55,000 employees.
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