[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All John Deere jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/john-deere/) · [Search jobs](/search/) John Deere · Illinois, United States # Engineering Development Program - Weld Illinois, United States On-site $82,920 - $88,740 Operations Listed on John Deere’s official careers site. Posted September 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on John Deere’s careers site →](https://johndeere.eightfold.ai/careers/job/137482619546) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [John Deere](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/john-deere/) / Engineering Development Program - Weld ## Job description There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. ### Primary Location United States (US) - Illinois ### Function - Factory Engineering (CA) ### Title Engineering Development Program ### Weld - 122997 Onsite/Remote - Onsite Position ### Your Responsibilities The 2027 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. VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position ### What Skills You Need - 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 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 - Candidates must be willing to relocate to a John Deere Factory location per Weld assignment. ### Work Statement - 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. ### What Makes You Stand Out - 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 ### Education - 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 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 $82,920 - $88,740 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package [https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL](https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL) Must be 18 years of age or older to apply 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 Employees and The John Deere Benefit - Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 40 days - Location: Illinois, United States - Work arrangement: On-site - Pay: $82,920 - $88,740[Apply on John Deere’s careers site →](https://johndeere.eightfold.ai/careers/job/137482619546) ## More jobs at John Deere ### [Engineering Development Program - Factory Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/john-deere/jobs/04928b658237e1c183dc/) Illinois, United States ### [Construction & Forestry Field Representative Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/john-deere/jobs/0d440641a69f1c0efdda/) Illinois, United States ### [Tech Marketing Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/john-deere/jobs/16dde177cea79a359bf8/) Illinois, United States ### [2027 Intern - Electrification Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/john-deere/jobs/3bf67f4a4179a88f541f/) Fargo, North Dakota, United States ### [2027 Intern - Engineering - Weld](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/john-deere/jobs/d1c658e16b807fc86207/) Various Locations, Illinois, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Weld Engineering Technologist l (Weekend Shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/5d88746feb08956f8a50/) BAE Systems · Aiken, South Carolina, United States ### [Development Program: Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/d5de48283b14eb5dca63/) Eaton · Franksville, Wisconsin, USA ### [Development Program: Operations Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/0ac565bb401d9614a6bd/) Eaton · Sumter, South Carolina, USA, Cleveland, Tennessee ### [Ultrasonic Testing Weld Inspector](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/f95e0ea1daa8226d09b9/) Comfort Systems USA · High Point, NC ### [Weld Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Weekends) Value Stream](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/1c1a6c9221551c2d0cee/) BAE Systems · Louisville, Kentucky, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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