About the position
The Part-Time Student - Engine Performance Analyst position at John Deere is designed for students pursuing an engineering degree, allowing them to gain practical experience while working alongside full-time staff. The role focuses on assisting with Model-Based Product Development, contributing to engine development programs, and supporting various engineering processes and methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing engine model capabilities, methodologies, processes and tools ,
- Provide support to engine development programs, conducting performance analysis simulations and optimization tasks ,
- Assist in developing model test protocols, calibration procedures and analysis methodologies ,
- Assist in supporting model architecture and workflow processes deployed throughout engine engineering
Requirements
- Completed coursework in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, dynamics, heat transfer, experimentation and measurement ,
- Completed 50% of required credit hours toward engineering degree ,
- Use of standard engineering software, including Matlab ,
- Availability to work 16 - 20 hours/week during academic calendar and 30 - 40 hours/week over summer ,
- Good communication and team skills ,
- Full-time enrollment in an accredited degree program in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering discipline ,
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above ,
- Graduation date (Spring of 2025) or later
Nice-to-haves
- Use of GT-Power/ GT-Suite ,
- Completed coursework in internal combustion engines ,
- Engineering experience with internal combustion engines ,
- Attention to detail and accuracy ,
- Bachelor of Science engineering degree or higher
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements ,
- Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses ,
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension) ,
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account ,
- Adoption assistance ,
- Employee Assistance Programs ,
- Tuition assistance ,
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations ,
- Charitable contribution match ,
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use