Engineering Development Program - Engine Engineering

The 2027 Internal Combustion Engine Engineering Development Program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two year period. The eight-month rotations include assignments in a wide range of combustion engine and aftertreatment functional areas including Advanced Research, Module Engineering, Performance and Emissions development, Reliability and Durability demonstration, Heat Transfer, Combustion, Fluids, and Fatigue Analysis, including Embedded System control software — all possible at our Midwest John Deere location. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and apply Systems Engineering principles, a range of Virtual and Physical analysis and testing and Data Engineering and Analytics.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Your Responsibilities

The 2027 Internal Combustion Engine Engineering Development Program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two year period. The eight-month rotations include assignments in a wide range of combustion engine and aftertreatment functional areas including Advanced Research, Module Engineering, Performance and Emissions development, Reliability and Durability demonstration, Heat Transfer, Combustion, Fluids, and Fatigue Analysis, including Embedded System control software — all possible at our Midwest John Deere location. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and apply Systems Engineering principles, a range of Virtual and Physical analysis and testing and Data Engineering and Analytics.

What Skills You Need

• Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2024 through August 2025
• 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
• Working knowledge of internal combustion engines and aftertreatment
• Experience with problem solving and working in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products

What Makes You Stand Out

• Known/demonstrated interest in engines and/or powertrain, engine sub-systems, Internal combustion engine classes
• Systems thinking, systems integration, interested in complex systems and problem solving
• Deep consideration of tradeoffs and system interactions making technical decisions
• Modular engineering concepts and strategic architectural design principles
• Experience in electro-mechanical systems including intake / EGR air systems, turbochargers, high pressure fuel systems, combustion and aftertreatment
• Experience with Pro/E, GT-Suite, Embedded system controls
• Interest in design, modeling, and analysis
• Interest in simulation, physical testing, and development
• Interest in software and controls
• Activities tied to engines, combustion systems, vehicles, electronics and controls
• Communication skills – to convey / summarize complex ideas and conclusions
• Team mindset to work productively with others within and across functions

Education

• Currently pursuing or recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 through August 2027
• 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