About the role#
As a Warehouse Health Engineer student at the John Deere Parts Distribution Center in Milan, Illinois, you will provide engineering support across warehouse departments and regional distribution centers. This role involves working with operations and engineering staff to support projects that improve key business metrics.
What you'll do#
- Analyze warehouse processes, data, and metrics using data tools.
- Design warehouse layouts to improve material flow and density.
- Assist with the integration of new systems and processes.
- Support engineering projects aimed at driving business improvements.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a STEM-related degree at a local accredited university.
- Graduation date of May 2029 or later.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
- Ability to work 16-20 hours per week during the academic year.
- Ability to work 35-40 hours per week during the summer semester.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to commute to the work location.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, is preferred.
- Experience with tools such as AutoCAD, Minitab, Solidworks, or Creo is a plus.
- Knowledge of programming languages like SQL and Python, or reporting tools like Tableau and PowerBI, is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: Milan, Illinois.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- 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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