Student Employment & Internships

Overview We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team! As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture. We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more! Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!   Responsibilities Intern – MAGNet Program @ University of Illinois (Summer 2023) State Farm has developed a unique internship opportunity for graduate students at the University of Illinois – the Modeling and Analytics Graduate Network (MAGNet). MAGNet interns apply their statistical modeling and analytic skills to a wide variety of business problems faced by the State Farm organization. Graduate students in highly quantitative disciplines are considered, with an emphasis on understanding of statistical techniques. While participating in the MAGNet program, students are evaluated and given consideration for full time, post-graduate employment at various State Farm locations: Atlanta, GA; Bloomington, IL; Dallas, TX; or Champaign, IL. MAGNet interns apply their predictive modeling and data analysis skills to a variety of data science problems, in many different lines of business and departments (e.g., marketing, insurance, and process optimization) including: Pricing and Underwriting Risk Predictive Modeling Claims Automation Predictive Modeling Sales/Growth Forecasting, Econometric and Predictive Modeling Data mining applications for Claims and Competitive Analysis Evaluating new statistical methods and tools for potential use by State Farm data scientists   What You Can Expect: Logistics: During Summer Semester, MAGNet interns work 38.75 hours a week Duration: Summer Semester (5/15/2023 to 8/4/2023) Experience: Direct experience you can leverage for your future career An opportunity to learn and network with industry-leading influencers A learning environment: mentoring and development to help you succeed A culture that embraces Diversity and Inclusion   What’s In It For You: MAGNet is similar to a 50% graduate assistantship offered by the University. Interns receive hourly pay comparable to that offered by the University for graduate assistants as well as full tuition assistance for the duration of the internship. Some State Farm benefits may also apply, including the following: 401k Eligible Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time-Off, including specific leave for community service   Qualifications We Are Looking For: Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled in an approved Graduate program at University of Illinois: Statistics Mathematics Computer Science Economics Finance Actuarial Science Data Science   Applicants with experience in: Statistical modeling and/or data mining Data analysis and database tools Computer programming (specifically Python, SAS, or R) Communicating and presenting technical work Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity*****

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. This position is for an immediate need at University of Illinois’ Research Park, working as a Rivian employee on Rivian projects. Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between Fall 2023 through Fall 2025. Responsibilities Be part of a world-class team to build hardware and analog interface for next generation vehicle platforms. Work with project team to establish interface of hardware with firmware/software algorithms. Qualifications Enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate program in Mechanical, Computer Science, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field, preferred. Knowledge of hardware/systems with understanding of brushed DC motors, and analog/digitcal circuit design and simulation, required. Understanding of real-time mixed signal software development, with analog to digital conversion, digital PWM capture, and filtering/processing algorithms, required. Must be located in Champaign, IL Must be available for 10-20 hours per week in the Spring and Fall semesters, and 40 hours in the Summer The internship is likely to start around May 2023. Must be available for weekly task status update meetings, and monthly project status update calls Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law. Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

BASIC FUNCTION We are seeking a Technical Writer / Documentation intern to join our team and help create, maintain, and improve the technical documentation for our manufacturing equipment, automation, and digital transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science and a passion for writing clear, concise and accurate documentation. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Write and maintain software & hardware documentation, including creating engineering standards, user manuals, technical guides, and online help resources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and customer support, to ensure documentation accurately reflects the product. Conduct research and analysis to keep documentation up-to-date and relevant. Organize and structure information in a clear and accessible manner. Create and maintain a consistent style and tone for all documentation. EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Current enrollment UIUC degree in Computer Science, Technical Writing, or related field Proven experience as a Documentation Specialist, Technical Writer, or similar role. Strong writing skills, with the ability to explain technical information in a clear and concise manner. Knowledge of software development processes and software documentation best practices Familiarity with markup languages (e.g. HTML, XML) and content management systems Excellent organizational and time-management skills RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Supervisory Relationships: Reports to Manager – University of Illinois Research Park (UIRP) Organization Relationships: Collaborates with Digital Transformation engineering team for project and process guidance. Works in close relationship to key business stakeholders (end customer internal to Kohler) for project requirements gathering, feedback, and updates. Contact with external companies (I.E. hardware/software developers) for quoting purposes Interested applications should submit a resume and cover letter. Apply here: https://kohler.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/16/home/requisition/49240?c=kohler&lang=en-US    

JOB OVERVIEW The Process Mining – Intern will be responsible for providing the business analyzed data to showcase the status of the Order Management process. Additionally, this position will partner with other supply chain professionals to understand what key factors are making our order management process succeed. A deep love of problem solving, data, business intelligence, and analytics is required to excel in this role. PRIMARY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Journeys Define the different workflows that orders go through in our SAP system for our major customers. Identify what are the key factors per customer that influence the order fulfillment process. Create those workflows in the Process Mining Tool (EveryAngle / UiPath) Workflow & Process Design Collaborate on the improvement of the overall supply chain order fulfilment process. Based on the data and information gathered through the process mining tool, collaborate with the Supply Chain System Design team in order tailor our supply chain processes to fit Kohler customers’ needs. Utilizing data analytics and process owner insights, the Intern will collaborate to help make our processes have a seamless and touchless transition of information and product through the order fulfilment process. Champion continuous improvement initiatives. The Intern will provide data insights to understand the unique challenges preventing each top customer from achieving order fulfilment goals. With the support from the Supply Chain System Design team, the intern will work to champion the alignment of all stakeholders to ensure most impactful order fulfilment initiatives are being actioned to completion.   KPI & Metrics Establish the process and data needed to measure our attainment to the desired workflow. REPORTING STRUCTURE The Process Mining – Intern reports to the Manager – University of Illinois Research Park (UIRP). The Process Mining – Intern will collaborate with the Supply Chain System Design & Control Tower team through one of our team members. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires current enrollment and/or successful completion of study at an accredited school offering Business Analytics, Computer Science/Engineering, Industrial Design, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Drive for continuous improvement and willingness to learn required. Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility. Strong written and verbal communication. Knowledge of supply chain / SAP desired Interested applications should submit a resume and cover letter.   Apply here: https://kohler.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/16/home/requisition/49239?c=kohler&lang=en-US

Who We Are Founded in 2020, Ascent is a venture-backed startup building the unifying dashboard for high-intensity, small unit tactics. Our platform informs incident command where their operators are, how they’re doing, & maps the space. This is done through localization of the operator at the scene, reporting biometric data, pre-planning the interior floor design and relaying all this in real time to incident command. During high risk operations, we ensure that incident command has the necessary information to make for more informed decisions & tasks can be accomplished as efficiently and safely as possible. Ascent offers the opportunity to make a difference in the world by developing technology that helps keep our heroes safe with embedded technology that allows location and health transparency. At Ascent, you’ll work with engineers from all different backgrounds to collaborate on our tech. Turn your passion into practical solutions that will improve the lives of first responders and warfighters.  None of this would be possible without our customers. Since our founding, we have conducted over 1,700 customer discovery interviews with fire departments across the United States. We currently have 22 members on our Fire Chief Advisory Board to help guild us in our mission.  Role Overview As a member of the team, you will be expected to take full ownership of your role. We are in search of a Thermal Engineer Intern to assist in the development of mission critical sensory equipment in severe temperature environments. This role will face novel and exciting challenges in thermal design and the testing of wearable systems in various dynamic stresses. This position will be involved in the design, development and manufacture of our product to market.  **This internship will be conducted in Summer 2023 at our Chicago location.** Responsibilities Collaborate with Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineers to design robust, insulating, enclosures for high temperature environments Create tests to identify limiting factors in the Mechanical design process from material selection to structural design Develop and prototype designs with Mechanical engineering team in order to increase the survivability of helmet mounted sensors and carrier boards Define, develop, and utilize hardware/software tools and tests for analysis of thermal performance and mitigation on devices in high temperature environments Basic Qualifications Pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Thermal Engineering or equivalent Good understanding of heat transfer & design principles & materials Experience using CAD softwares for thermal analysis Ability to utilize data collection tools  Eager to research, learn, and develop methods of heat mitigation in electronic devices Preferred Qualifications Ability to build data collection tools & analyze data Programming experience for simulation & data visualization Coursework experience in thermodynamics and thermal design About Us Our team is currently 25 members strong. We currently have two offices, one in UIUC’s Research Park and the other in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market. Our Chicago office is located in an old Chicago Fire Dispatch Center, and includes free street parking, access to a gym on site, and a coffee shop. This office is conveniently located near public transportation which includes access to the green, pink, and blue lines as well as various bus stops. You will also receive the following benefits: Full Medical, Vision, Dental coverage with additional premium options Unlimited PTO. We enforce a two week minimum each year. Continued Education Assistance 401k match up to 4% Company events, social outings, and a stocked office kitchen Ascent Integrated Tech provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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  – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-time Student-Radio Frequency Engineer-Champaign IL – 96089 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position 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 Developing RF based sensing capability Troubleshooting electronics in a lab or production environment Performing system and circuit level analysis Supporting failure investigations Maintaining and creating documentation Interacting with multi-discipline groups including suppliers Mentoring junior engineering staff This position is available to students on immigration visas. What Skills You Need Ideally you will have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics; others may apply Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited college/university Graduation date of 2024 or later Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above Available to work during the academic year 10-20 hours/weekly during the business hours of 6 AM to 6 PM Available to work during the summer semester 35-40 hours/weekly during the business hours of 6 AM to 6 PM Must be able to commute to the work location in Champaign, Illinois, on a regular basis year-round Hands-on experience radar systems design, system realization, or testing of RF and microwave radar systems Experience in RF component design, analysis, fabrication, or troubleshooting Experience with RF laboratory equipment including waveform generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, or network analyzers Matlab/Python proficiency Expertise in one or more of the following areas: MIMO, DOA Estimate, Spectrum analysis, Compressive sensing, Super resolution techniques, Pulse Compression, SAR, GPR Experience in FMCW radar What Makes You Stand Out Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics System integration experience: system integration and development of test procedures for lab and site Strong knowledge and understanding of analog RF components, ADC and DAC performances Familiarity with industry standard RF circuit design software and PCB layout Practical experience in all phases of the product development lifecycle Experience with embedded Linux and real time systems Experience in creation and improvement of engineering development processes Excellent organizational, planning, and coordination skills Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter who can work independently Practical knowledge of project management What You’ll Get 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 Application Link: https://bit.ly/3EHMX0f

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  – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-Time Student-Electrification Application Engineering- Champaign IL – 93319 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position 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 Work with other engineers to define and develop the engineering requirements of electric drive components and systems (Electric drive components include motors, generators, active rectifiers, inverters, convertors, batteries, high voltage wiring, and connectors. Electric drive systems include traction systems, secondary drive systems, power management systems, auxiliary drives, and precision control systems.) Design electric drive system interfaces and specify the related vehicle systems to meet the vehicle requirements Complete technical analysis and physical testing of electric drive components (including electric machines, power conversion electronics, and harnesses) Design motor control and system control algorithms for electric drives and vehicles, and simulate electric drive systems and vehicle systems to virtually verify performance prior to hardware being available Create presentations and technical reports suitable for long-term archiving Participate in team meetings   What Skills You Need Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in an engineering discipline; others may apply Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited college/university Graduation date of December of 2023 or later Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (3.4 or higher preferred) Available to work during the academic year 10-15 hours/weekly Available to work during the summer semester 35-40 hours/weekly Must be able to commute to the work location in Champaign, Illinois, on a regular basis year-round (or option to work in Moline, IL during summer) Course work or hands-on experience with electrical power, energy conversion, power electronics, electric machines, or controls Strong communication skills, both written and verbal What Makes You Stand Out Participation in hands on projects in electric drive or vehicle engineering related areas like the Illini EV Concept team, SAE Electric Team, SAE Formula Team, SAE Baja Team, etc Course work or experience in agricultural related areas Experience using Matlab/Simulink tools to complete complex analysis tasks and/or dynamic system modeling Experience analyzing CAN bus data Experience using 3D modeling tools What You’ll Get 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 Application Link: https://bit.ly/3Z5LsRu

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns, and megacities. We live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith’s shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard. Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois  – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-Time Student-Electrification-Champaign IL – 77574 This position is located at the JDTIC Research Park on the campus of the University Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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. Your Responsibilities As a Part-Time Student-Electrification for John Deere’s Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG), you will have an opportunity to learn about and get hands-on experience with rugged electric drives and hybrid electric applications. Data analysis of component and system tests, along with writing the associated test reports will also be required. Assist with Design and Analysis of electrification based systems on vehicles Review, modify, or build basic system models Review component and system test data and write reports Ability to author technical documentation such as software releases, new hardware features, test reports and others What Skills You Need Excellent communication skills Understanding of vehicle electrification systems Familiar with eMachines, Inverters, DC-DC Converters and other power electronics Basic modeling skills and ability to use MatLab Basic data processing skills using MatLab, Excel, PowerBI or other What Makes You Stand Out Experience and/or class work with hybrid vehicle design Experience with high voltage inverters, eMachines, cables, and other related components Experience with student vehicle teams such as Formula SAE, Formula Electric or similar Hands-on experience in laboratory settings Advanced ability to process complicated data sets Education Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Must be able to present relevant experience or completed classwork related to electrification, hybrid systems or related components and systems Junior status or higher; graduate studies also welcome Application Link: https://bit.ly/3Sb6ko5

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 identify or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.   Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-Time Student-System/Test Engineer-Champaign IL – 89779 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position This position will be located at the Research Park on the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus in Champaign, Illinois. 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 John Deere Part-Time Student–System Engineer at the John Deere Technology Innovation Center at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, Illinois, you will develop next-generation solutions to feed, clothe, fuel, shelter, and connect the world. We are a multi-disciplinary Advanced Engineering team in our Emerging Technology group made up of a mix of full-time and part-time roles. We are focused on Advanced Sensing applications. We rapidly and iteratively design, build, and test ideas and technology that are usually new to Deere, and sometimes new to the world. Successful candidates in these roles will be focused on designing, building, and testing complex sensing systems with a focus on the physical elements of the solution.   What Skills You Need · You need to be working on your BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aero/Astro Engineering, System Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or another related STEM field · Must be registered as a full-time student at a local college/university · Graduation year of May 2024 or later · Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above · Ability to work 15-to-20 hours per week during the school year · Ability to work 35-to-40 hours per week during the summer · Ability to commute to the work location in Champaign, Illinois, on a regular basis year-round · Ability to understand a set of stakeholder requirements and design a part or component or subsystem as a part of a solution in commerical CAD software that meets those requirements · Ability to evaluate, analyze data, and choose the best solution to meet stakeholder requirements among a set of competing solutions · Ability to plan, setup, and execute a test plan to get reliable, repeatable, well-documented results in a lab and field environment · Comfort working in a diverse team · Ability to communicate well in both written and verbal forms   What Makes You Stand Out · Ability to elicit and document stakeholder requirements · Ability to execute a test plan to get reliable, repeatable, well-documented results in a field or customer environment · Proficiency in soldiering and other electrical bench work · Proficiency in Creo · Expertise in 3D printing · Ability to work with hands to assemble components and subsystems · Ability to do basic scripting in a language like Python · Understanding of the work our customers do, including agriculture, turf care, earth work, road-building or forestry · Experience with various sensors · Experience in robotics or other advanced automation   What You’ll Get 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  

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 – Champaign Function: Product Engineering Title: Part-Time Student-Soil Scientist-Champaign IL – 94554 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position 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 · Develop and perform tests to evaluate the performance of emerging technologies for measuring soil properties in lab and field settings · Collect and analyze data related to soil tests · Perform controlled tests that evaluate soil attributes and calibrate new technologies   This position is not available to students on immigration visas.   What Skills You Need · Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in an agricultural or science discipline; others may apply · Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited college/university · Graduation date of December 2023 or later · Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above · Available to work during the academic year 10-20 hours/weekly · Available to work during the summer semester 30-40 hours/weekly · Must be able to commute to the work location in Champaign, Illinois, on a regular weekly basis year-round · Knowledge of performing soil tests in a lab environment · Basic programming knowledge about Python or a similar language · Understanding of physical and chemical soil properties   What Makes You Stand Out · Experience with sensor estimates of soil properties · Experience analyzing soil test results · Experience modeling soil and soil water movement · Farming background and/or experience with precision agricultural tools   What You’ll Get 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