About the role#
This is a part-time student position within the John Deere JDTIC Spray Lab. You will work in a team environment to support product engineering projects. This role requires year-round participation, working alongside your academic schedule. Project work may include locations in both Ames and Ankeny, Iowa.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate and communicate effectively within a team.
- Propose or evaluate solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance.
- Test design concepts in lab settings or field environments using prototype equipment.
- Use your technical knowledge to identify and fix design weaknesses.
- Validate offboard data to ensure quality.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student at Iowa State University pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering.
- A graduation date of May 2028 or later.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- Ability to work 10-20 hours per week during the school year and 30-40 hours per week during the summer.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience or knowledge in production agriculture, specifically with tillage, planters, and sprayers.
- Experience in product engineering, including design, product testing, or software testing.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling applications like Creo or ProE.
- Ability to develop performance specifications using simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simscape, or Simulink.
- Programming experience in languages or platforms including MATLAB, C++, Python, Visual Basic, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi.
Location & details#
- Location: Ames, Iowa.
- Modality: On-site, year-round.
- This position does not provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
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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