Part-Time Student - Maintenance Engineering

At John Deere, we're tackling the world's biggest challenges in food, fiber, and infrastructure for a rapidly growing global population. Join us as we invest in our people and technology to make a difference.

About the role

This is a part-time student position in Maintenance Engineering at the JD Waterloo Works facility in Waterloo, IA. You will support maintenance engineers in reliability projects, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives while balancing your academic commitments.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance engineers in identifying and implementing equipment reliability and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with preventive maintenance (PM) reviews, PM optimization efforts, and maintenance strategy development.
• Analyze maintenance data using SAP, Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Help maintain equipment asset records, bills of material (BOMs), spare parts information, and technical documentation.
• Support maintenance cost reduction initiatives through data collection, analysis, and project execution.
• Partner with skilled trades personnel, planners, operations, and engineering teams to improve equipment uptime and maintainability.
• Develop visual management tools, reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate project progress and key performance metrics.
• Support maintenance inventory and indirect material optimization initiatives.
• Assist with energy reduction and facility improvement projects.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering (other majors may apply).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn manufacturing and maintenance engineering principles.
• Registered as a full-time student at a U.S./local accredited college/university.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Work 16-20 hours/week during the academic year and 30-40 hours/week during the summer semester.
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, IA year-round (relocation assistance is not provided).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, SAP, CAD, or any data analytics tools (preferred).

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Highly competitive base pay.
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution).
• 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.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay.

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Schedule

• 16-20 hours/week during the academic year.
• 30-40 hours/week during the summer semester.