Part Time Student - Electrification - Cary, NC
Apply Job ID 112403There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
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Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Cary
Function: Engineering (CA)
Title: Part Time Student - Electrification - Cary, NC - 112403
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.
The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.
Your Responsibilities
As an Electrification Part-time Student for JD Electric Powertrain located in Cary, NC you will:
- Support product analysis, design, and/or testing activities for electric drive components and systems used on Deere vehicles.
- Electrification system and vehicle development inclusive of design, analysis, vehicle integration, and testing of electric drive systems consisting of batteries, inverters, motors, converters, and chargers to meet vehicle performance goals. This includes requirements, system concepting, vehicle integration and interfaces, lab testing of system performance, and vehicle testing of performance.
This position is not available to students on immigration visas
What Skills You Need
- Ideally you will be pursuing a BS, MS or PhD in an engineering program; others may apply
- Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university
- Completion of your sophomore year of studies is required by the time of the employment.
- Graduation date of May of 2026 or later
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
- Must be able to commute to the work locations in Morrisville, NC, Cary, NC, and Fuquay-Varina, NC on a regular basis.
- Available to work 16-20 hours/week during the academic year
- Available to work 35-40 hours/week during the summer
- Excellent communication skills
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience testing electrical components using standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters and power supplies
- Familiarity with a symbolic programming language such as Simulink or LabView
- Experience using modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink or circuit analysis software
- Experience with electric machines or inverters/converters/chargers or Li-Ion batteries or electric vehicle systems or electric drive control systems
What Makes You Stand Out
- Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher
- Graduate level education or research related to electrification topics
- Involvement with a school club that works on electric vehicles, robotics, or autonomous vehicles
- Course work or research with a concentration in electric machines, power electronics, batteries, hybrid vehicles or dynamics and control
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- 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
$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
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