{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"604bbad4c320865f7d6d482b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/604bbad4c320865f7d6d482b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/604bbad4c320865f7d6d482b","title":"Weld Engineering Development Program 2026","description":"Your Responsibilities\nThe 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.\n\nWhat Skills You Need\nEducation :\n\nCurrently 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\n\nDesired cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Minimum cumulative GPA required of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale\n\nCandidates must be willing to relocate to Dubuque, Iowa\n\nWork Statement: US Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.\n\nWhat Skills You Need\n\nPrevious intern or co-op experience in weld engineering\n\nExperience with problem solving and working in a team environment.\n\nEffective verbal and written communication skills.\n\nFamiliar with Microsoft Office products.\n\nIdeally, a strong candidate will also possess:\n\nExperience with Pro/E, Solid Works, or AutoCAD.\n\nExperience with tooling design.\n\nWorking knowledge of robotics and design for automation.\n\nKnowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).\n\nExperience with SAP.\n\nExperience with line design, material presentation, cycle balancing\n\nWhat You'll Get\nAt 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:\n\nFlexible work arrangements\n\nHighly competitive base pay\n\nSavings & retirement benefits (401k and Defined Benefit Pension)\n\nHealthcare benefits\n\nEmployee Assistance Programs\n\nTuition assistance\n\nFitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations\n\nCharitable contribution match\n\nEmployee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use\n\nSalary based on published rates based on business function and education level is $81,000-$83,000.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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. 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