John Deere

Administrative Assistant

May 2017 • Lucedale, MS

What I liked

I like that there is always something to do in the office. I enjoy being around equipment and hosting special events.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Marketing and Service Administrator

April 2014 • American Falls, ID

What I liked

I have been here for quite some time and it’s always busy during the summer so I like how it is fast paste. I love knowing who the customers are and being involved in the community.

What I wish was different

I can’t think of anything.

Advice

Days feel long, months seem shorter and the years fly by in a blink of an eye. Take time to realize the challenges, what makes it fun and that it’ll be worth it later.

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Quality Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Dubuque, IA

What I liked

-the responsibilities -work schedule -work environment -projects

What I wish was different

-location

Advice

-the place for growth and networking -good people

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Product Associate

May - August 2019 • West Bend, WI

What I liked

Casual work environment. Engaging tasks. Helped develop important career skills. Flexible hours.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Photoshop experience is helpful.

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Software Engineer

May - August 2019 • Waterloo, IA

What I liked

The company values

What I wish was different

Better laid out plan of what I was supposed to do

Advice

Ask for more work if you are bored

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Product Design Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Silvis, IL

What I liked

Getting the chance to do design work that interested me and traveling to Louisiana for a project.

What I wish was different

The only thing I would change about my internship would be for it to be longer!

Advice

When you land an internship, don't be afraid to ask coworkers for help when you're doing tasks you've never done. Also, have fun with it and add your own personal flair to your projects to make it stand out.

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Weld Manufacturing Engineer

April - August 2019 • Waterloo, IA

What I liked

I couldn't have asked for a better manager or coworkers, and I loved the work we were doing. Deere is also really good about giving all of their interns opportunities to see different parts of the company and planning activities so that we could enjoy our summer.

What I wish was different

I would have enjoyed more opportunities to shadow other weld engineers in different positions.

Advice

Starting out in a new position can be intimidating at times but I think it's important to still express opinions and ideas. If you don't understand why things are done a certain way don't be afraid to ask why or even suggest better ways to do it. The reason some companies like John Deere are always hiring new talent is for people to bring new ideas to the table.

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Waterloo, IA

What I liked

I interned this summer as an Order Fulfillment Process Assembly Manufacturing Engineer. I provided engineering support to the assembly operations of the 8R Row Crop Tractor e23 PowerShift transmission. In this role, I was responsible for managing and delivering assembly process layout changes, integrating tooling for a new product, supporting a limited production build, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, all to improve and maintain the quality, safety, delivery, and efficiency of John Deere’s processes and products. While interning at John Deere, I also had the opportunity to attend an intern conference with over 500 other interns, network with peers and superiors, organize and participate in volunteer events, complete numerous trainings, do 3 job shadows, and interview 15 people in various functional areas. This has been one of the best summers of my life, mainly due to the incredible experiences I had not only at work this summer, but also due to the 110+ other interns that Deere brought to the Waterloo area. Deere knows how to recruit awesome people – the folks I met this summer were some of the most amazing, friendly, and accepting people I’ve ever met. I loved the work culture at Deere, and, more generally, I enjoyed the mix of technical work and people management work that a manufacturing engineering role contains. I like that manufacturing engineering, in my experience, allows for a healthy mix of office and shop floor work.

What I wish was different

Nothing, really. My experience at John Deere was excellent. I truly wouldn't change anything.

Advice

Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and experience different areas of a company while you're interning there. As an intern with more lenient work requirements than a full-time employee, you often have the freedom to explore the company and interview people in roles that you think you might enjoy.

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Internal Audit Intern

May - August 2019 • Moline, IL

What I liked

I really liked the culture of the company. Deere was a great place to work and the people I got to work really lived what the company, as a whole, preached. I really liked the work I was given. I felt like the work I did was meaningful and it gave me opportunities to learn and succeed.

What I wish was different

I wish the scheduling would have been a little different. I was only able to participate in one full audit. Part of that was just the nature of the schedule the Internal Audit department runs off of where I came in at the midpoint of an audit and I left at the midpoint of an audit as well.

Advice

Go talk to people that work in positions that sound interesting to you. And go on tours of the factories! I loved the tours I got to take to see how the loaders or combines are built. But really, any department or position that sounds interesting to you, reach out to the person in that position and see if you can ask them some questions. They will be happy to help.

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Product Engineering Intern

June - August 2019 • Waterloo, IA

What I liked

- Access to all of the manufacturing sites - Many interns to connect with

What I wish was different

Advice

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Material Flow intern

May - August 2019 • Horicon, WI

What I liked

The environment in the company is amazing. Everyone is extremely nice. Every time I wanted to explore a different area/department, the engineers would be so welcoming with me to discover their department.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had a project that was more related to my major

Advice

Network with everyone in the company , even if they’re not in your department/team

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Product Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Waterloo, IA

What I liked

I was given the ability to work on something that is going to be seen on a prototype of a tractor, as well as do it the way I wanted. The intern program was amazing and my mangers and supervisors were great.

What I wish was different

I wish that our laptops and software we needed would have been ready by the first day or at least a week. We waited about 1-2 weeks, some longer, to receive the software necessary to do our jobs.

Advice

Go apply and have a great experience! The interview questions were mainly behavioral.

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Data Analytics Intern

May - August 2019 • Moline, IL

What I liked

Challenging and rewarding problems and good internal development resources. All projects were important to the company which made me feel valued.

What I wish was different

Advice

Always strive to learn more. Be creative.

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Test Engineer

May - July 2019 • Waterloo, IA

What I liked

I appreciated how willing my coworkers were to help me out. Everyone did their job, but also helped each other so everyone could succeed. They had lots of training sessions where I could learn new skills to help me be a better employee.

What I wish was different

I would have like more hands on work. Because there is a Union, I was not able to physically set up and conduct the entire test, nor was I able to fabricate the parts I needed myself. They had to be made by someone else. This is very useful, but as someone who likes building and working with my hands, I found this quite irritating.

Advice

Do not be afraid to ask questions. People want you to succeed and are more than willing to help you with whatever you are struggling with.

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Quality Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Des Moines, IA

What I liked

I loved the atmosphere and culture there, and I was trusted with large projects to work on. My mentor helped me every step of the way.

What I wish was different

Not a lot of development for chemical engineers, but I just accepted a full time job offer in the paint and chemical coatings department which will be more my speed.

Advice

Take every opportunity you get, especially after getting the job. Job shadow even if no one tells you too, take courses the company offers even if it's not required, etc. That's how you get a return offer.

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Marketing - Customer Product Support

May - August 2019 • Waterloo, IA

What I liked

I have always loved John Deere products, but never realized how great of a company they are. Deere is very good at being personable with all employees no matter their background. Each person in the company is important, and plays a role in the big picture. Deere does great at making employees the priority which helps to breed a culture of amazing customer service. I also loved how Deere takes interest in personal development, they have many opportunities to help you learn and grow. Finally, the people at Deere are what makes the company what it is.

What I wish was different

The only down side, is that the only jobs are in the mid-west.

Advice

I would recommend if you have any desire to work for Deere, to apply to an internship! If you don't think you would even be considered, give it a shot anyways and do your best to try getting in there.

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Environmental Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Moline, IL

What I liked

The pay and the work itself where amazing.

What I wish was different

I wish it could have been longer to see all of my projects through.

Advice

Make sure you are a self starter and don't be afraid to ask questions.

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Software Development Intern

May - August 2018 • Champaign, IL

What I liked

The experience I gained in mobile development and the connections I made.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have gotten more of my app goals completed.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

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Production assistant

September 2017 - August 2018 • Fargo, ND

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

This was an experience, not really a very positive one, where I wanna was able to realize how much I desired to return to school. I was also exposed to many people who didn’t have many hopes and dreams for their life and let alone weren’t pursuing them. This job pushed me to run after my dreams because I was told many times that I would just fall into the trap and work in the factory for the rest of my life. My advice is to stick through jobs that you may not be your favorite. For one, you’ll gain experience and you’ll learn so much about yourself that can push you to want to chase after your dreams more.

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