About the role#
This is a part-time student position within the Product Engineering function. You will join our teams in Ames, Illinois, or Silvis, Illinois, to help solve complex engineering challenges. This role requires year-round, on-site attendance.
What you'll do#
- Model physical systems such as hydraulics, electrical circuits, and controls using Matlab, Simulink, and SimScape.
- Collaborate with design, embedded, and control engineers.
- Use simulation tools to architect, optimize, and develop product designs.
- Tackle challenging technical problems alongside our engineering teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited university.
- Pursuit of a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering.
- A graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
- Ability to work 10-20 hours per week on-site during the academic year and 30-40 hours per week during the summer.
- Strong intuition for physics and dynamics, effective communication skills, and a logical approach to problem-solving.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in either Ames, Illinois, or Silvis, Illinois.
- This position is paid.
- This role is not available to students requiring immigration visa sponsorship.
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