Part-Time Student - UX Research - Champaign,IL

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  - Champaign IL  
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - UX Research - Champaign,IL - 124413 
Onsite/Remote:Remote Position

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.

Your Responsibilities

As a UIUC Part-Time Student - UX Research - supporting John Deere's User Experience organization within Global Manufacturing and Internal Business, for John Deere World Headquarters located in Champaign, IL you will help shape the future of how work gets done across manufacturing, operations, supply chain, engineering, and other business functions.

This role combines user research, systems thinking, operational excellence, AI, automation, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities that improve experiences, simplify work, and drive better business outcomes.

This position is not available to students on immigration visas

What Skills You Need

• Preferred Majors: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX), Human Factors, Information Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Cognitive Psychology, Brain & Cognitive Sciences Or a related field of study
• Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university or college.
• Graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Available to work 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year.
• Available to work 30 to 40 hours per week during summer semesters.
• Available to work onsite in Champaign, IL.
• Strong curiosity and desire to learn about business, technology, operations, and innovation.
• Interest in research, problem solving, and understanding how people work.
• Ability to analyze information and translate observations into actionable insights.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Passion for AI, automation, emerging technologies, and operational transformation.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and exploring new ideas

What Makes You Stand Out

• Conduct research to understand how work is performed across manufacturing, operations, supply chain, engineering, and business functions.
• Observe workflows, interview stakeholders, and uncover opportunities to improve experiences, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Support user research activities, workshops, journey mapping, and experience design initiatives.
• Analyze findings and operational insights to identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and innovation.
• Explore how AI, agentic systems, automation, and digital technologies can transform how work gets done.
• Help visualize processes, experiences, workflows, and future-state concepts.
• Create presentations, prototypes, and communications that bring ideas and insights to life.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Data & Analytics, Technology, and business leadership.
• Research emerging trends in AI, automation, digital transformation, and the future of work.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on improving the experiences of employees, dealers, customers, and other stakeholders interacting with Deere systems and processes. 

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 Benefit Pension)
• 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

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

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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.

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