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There 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.

_John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability._

**Primary Location:** United States (US) - Illinois - Chicago

**Function:** Product Engineering (CA)

**Title:** Part Time Student - Battery Cell Engineering - Chicago, IL - 116066

**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 a **Part Time Student - Battery Cell Engineering** for **John Deere Power Systems** located in **Chicago, IL** , you will....

+ Form part of the team that is responsible for battery cell engineering, failure analysis, data analysis, and lab optimization, etc.

+ Support related materials characterization and cell testing data analysis, report writing, standard operating procedure development, and other supporting activities under the direction of a mentor

+ Create documentation and present to various teams

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

+ Enrolled in an engineering undergraduate program

+ Completion of sophomore year of studies by the time of the employment

+ Minimum required cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. (3.4 or higher preferred)

+ Hands on experience and coursework on materials characterization

+ Experience with materials characterization techniques (e.g. Optical Imaging, SEM, CT Scan, etc.)

+ Strong communication (verbal and written), analytical, and teamwork skills

+ Self-motivated and fast learning skills

+ Available to work 10+ hours/week during the academic year

+ Available to work 40 hours/week over the summer

+ Must be able to work at the John Deere Chicago Office

What Makes You Stand Out

+ Enrolled in an engineering or related graduate program

+ Hands-on experience with battery cell teardowns and associated test equipment (e.g. glovebox, fixtures, teardown automation, battery cycler, etc.)

+ Advanced coursework on materials characterization and batteries

+ Battery data analysis experience for cell testing and battery model parameterization

+ Involvement with a school club, project, or research working on batteries, electric vehicles, etc.

+ Applied experience with battery materials characterization equipment plus experience with development of standard operating procedures

+ Passionate about vehicle electrification & battery technology

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering with materials experience

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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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