YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

The John Deere ergonomic assessment tools are relatively new. There is a desire to create more efficiency in completing assessments by non-professionals, including manufacturing engineers and safety professionals. Motion tracking sensors and video technology is changing rapidly and has potential for use in ergonomics assessments. The intern will be tasked with evaluating motion capture technology and developing ties to the John Deere Ergonomics Assessment tools in both real world applications and virtual reality environments.;

REQUIRED:

• The candidate will have a strong understanding in ergonomics, occupational biomechanics, and motion capture systems.;

DESIRED:

• The candidate should have completed coursework in topics relevant to human body motion, motion tracking, process simulation, and biomechanics.;

EDUCATION:

• At least a Junior in a science based discipline; preferably in ergonomics, occupational biomechanics, biomedical engineering, or industrial engineering. Prefer graduate student for this position

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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, 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.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path.

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.