About the role#
This is a year-round, part-time student position based in Champaign, Illinois. You will support research initiatives in collaboration with the University of Illinois, focusing on automation and autonomy for John Deere products. This role requires on-site attendance and is designed to run in parallel with your academic schedule.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and evaluation of technologies for agricultural automation and autonomy.
- Analyze data from field operations, including images, video, GPS, machine telemetry, and sensor inputs.
- Assist in building and maintaining datasets for machine learning and computer vision model development.
- Perform data annotation, quality assurance, and validation for perception projects.
- Write software tools and scripts to automate data processing, reporting, and visualization workflows.
- Evaluate algorithm performance using field-collected data and benchmarks.
- Participate in field testing, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and post-test analysis.
- Create technical documentation and presentations to share project findings.
- Collaborate with robotics, software, and product engineering teams to improve tillage performance.
- Support prototyping efforts in machine perception and precision agriculture.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited university.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Data Science, or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- A graduation date of May 2027 or later.
- Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, neural networks, and model development.
- Experience working with real-world data through research, personal projects, or internships.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Location & details#
- Location: Champaign, Illinois.
- Availability: 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and 30-40 hours per week during the summer.
- Work Modality: On-site only.
- 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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