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Title: Weld Engineering Development Program 2026a - 116249 Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa (US-IA) - Dubuque
Organizational Group: [[division]]
Personnel Area: [[location]]
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
GJE Job Title: [[customGJEJobTitle]]
Job Grade: [[filter5]]
Exemption Status: [[customExempStatus]]
Hiring Manager: Carlos Sanchez
Responsibilities The 2026 Weld Manufacturing Engineering Development Program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two‑year period. The eight‑month rotations include assignments in Weld OFP Manufacturing Engineering, Fabrication OFP Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering and Fabrication or Weld PDP— all possible at John Deere locations in the Midwest. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and execute weld processes within each of these areas.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Welding Engineering or related Engineering degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 through August 2026
Desired cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Minimum cumulative GPA required of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
Candidates must be willing to relocate to Dubuque, Iowa
US Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Previous intern or co‑op experience in weld engineering
Experience with problem solving and working in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Familiar with Microsoft Office products.
Experience with Pro/E, Solid Works, or AutoCAD.
Experience with tooling design.
Working knowledge of robotics and design for automation.
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience with SAP.
Experience with line design, material presentation, cycle balancing.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay
Savings & retirement benefits (401k and Defined Benefit Pension)
Healthcare benefits
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
Salary based on published rates based on business function and education level is $81,000-$83,000.
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.
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice
The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried and Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
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Title: Weld Engineering Development Program 2026a - 116249 Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa (US-IA) - Dubuque
Organizational Group: [[division]]
Personnel Area: [[location]]
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
GJE Job Title: [[customGJEJobTitle]]
Job Grade: [[filter5]]
Exemption Status: [[customExempStatus]]
Hiring Manager: Carlos Sanchez
Responsibilities The 2026 Weld Manufacturing Engineering Development Program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two‑year period. The eight‑month rotations include assignments in Weld OFP Manufacturing Engineering, Fabrication OFP Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering and Fabrication or Weld PDP— all possible at John Deere locations in the Midwest. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and execute weld processes within each of these areas.
Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Welding Engineering or related Engineering degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 through August 2026
Desired cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Minimum cumulative GPA required of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
Candidates must be willing to relocate to Dubuque, Iowa
US Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Previous intern or co‑op experience in weld engineering
Experience with problem solving and working in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Familiar with Microsoft Office products.
Experience with Pro/E, Solid Works, or AutoCAD.
Experience with tooling design.
Working knowledge of robotics and design for automation.
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience with SAP.
Experience with line design, material presentation, cycle balancing.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay
Savings & retirement benefits (401k and Defined Benefit Pension)
Healthcare benefits
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
Salary based on published rates based on business function and education level is $81,000-$83,000.
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.
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice
The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried and Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
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Get notified about new Engineering Development Program jobs in
Dubuque, IA .
East Dubuque, IL $81,000 - $83,000 4 days ago
East Dubuque, IL $90,200 - $143,900 1 day ago
Dubuque, IA $79,081 - $126,529 4 months ago
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