Planter Engineering & Field Intern

Job Description

About Company

CNH Industrial is a global company committed to innovation, sustainability, and productivity, aiming to “Break New Ground” in sustainably advancing the work of farmers and builders worldwide. Recognizing a growing global population and increased demands on resources, CNH Industrial’s products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

The company delivers solutions that benefit people, from developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision technology. CNH Industrial fosters a collaborative, global team environment and values individuals who are excited to build their skills within such a setting.

At the forefront of agriculture and construction, CNH Industrial passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. The company emphasizes that innovation is built on collaboration, striving to reach new heights as one team and always delivering for the good of their customers. CNH Industrial offers dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to delivering value for all employees and fostering a culture of respect. They believe that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of their people, empowering individuals to grow their careers, follow their passions, and help build a better future. The company participates in E-Verify for US applicants.

Job Description: Planter Engineering & Field Intern

This role is for a Planter Engineering & Field Intern within the Global Planter Design and Validation team, which collaborates closely with the Field Agronomy team.

Job Purpose:
The Global Planter Design and Validation team is responsible for the design, testing, and validation of planter systems. Their crucial role involves ensuring that these systems meet stringent agronomic and performance standards in real-world conditions. By bridging both engineering and agronomy functions, the team drives innovation, ensuring that CNH planters deliver reliable, accurate, and efficient results in the field.

Intern Role Overview:
As a Planter Engineering & Field Intern, you will gain hands-on experience by contributing to various aspects of planter development. This includes participation in planter design improvements, validation testing, and essential agronomic fieldwork. A significant part of the role involves research plot data collection and analysis, with the objective of connecting engineering design decisions directly to agronomic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities as an intern may encompass:
• Providing support for planter design projects, including both current product enhancements and new product development initiatives.
• Assisting with validation fieldwork to ensure that products consistently meet specified performance and reliability standards.
• Collaborating with the field agronomy team on agronomic testing and data collection throughout the entire growing season.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing research plot data to thoroughly evaluate planter functionality and crop outcomes.
• Contributing to the comprehensive functionality and performance evaluation of various planter subsystems and features.
• Assisting engineers and agronomists in troubleshooting issues and identifying opportunities for improving planter design and validation processes.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates for this internship must be pursuing (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following majors or a closely related field:
• Agricultural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering