2027 Intern - Manufacturing Engineering

Your Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Thibodaux, LA

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern with John Deere in Thibodaux, Louisiana, you will support manufacturing operations by planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects and process improvement initiatives. Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, you will gain hands-on experience within our product delivery and order fulfillment processes while contributing to meaningful business results.

In this role, you will apply engineering principles to solve real-world manufacturing challenges, analyze processes, support continuous improvement efforts, and help drive operational excellence. Projects will be developmental in nature and appropriately scoped for an internship experience, with guidance and mentorship from engineering leaders and team members.

Why Join the John Deere Engineering Internship Program?

We're looking for curious, driven, and innovative engineers who are ready to make an impact. The John Deere Engineering Internship Program provides students with opportunities to develop foundational engineering skills through real-world experiences in Manufacturing, Product, Factory, and Weld Engineering environments.

• Make a difference

Want to help build the technology to feed, clothe, and shelter the world? That's what we're all about at John Deere!

• Reveal YOUR potential

There are countless ways you can apply your engineering degree at John Deere. We will work with you to advance your career while advancing the technologies that will build a better world.

• Identify YOUR path

At John Deere, you hold the key to your future. Each employee uses their talents to write their own unique engineering journey, defining where they will end up.

• Build YOUR community

Be instantly plugged into our network of mentors, managers, peers and resources groups to support you in translating your interest, skills and visions to find the path that suits you best.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Ag Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA required of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Previous internship, co-op, or project focused research experience.
• Skills in using computer aided design, engineering tools, and/or programming language.

What Makes You Stand Out.

• Demonstrated leadership through academic, work, or extracurricular activities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma principles.

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
• 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