AFT Engineering Control Intern

Vylor Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vylor, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is offering an AFT Engineering Control Intern position for spring and summer 2027. The role focuses on delivering software solutions for automation equipment developed by our engineering teams.

You will work on cross-functional projects, develop, test, and maintain software in C#.NET, Python, StructuredText or Java, and learn IEC 61131 PLC programming. Must be a full-time student at an accredited college or university.

Qualifikationen

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an engineering accredited college or university.
• Proven software development experience in C#.NET, Python, StructuredText or Java.
• Familiarity with IEC 61131 PLC programming languages desired.

Aufgaben

• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions for automation equipment.
• Work on cross-functional project teams to meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Learn and apply design patterns for reliable field technology deployments.

Kenntnisse

C#.NET

Python

StructuredText

Java

IEC 61131 PLC

Ausbildung

Enrolled as full-time engineering student

Tools

ModbusRTU

CAN protocol

EtherCAT

PowerLink

EthernetIP

Modbus TC

Jobbeschreibung

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Vylor is seeking an AFT Engineering Control Intern with the capabilities to successfully complete an internship during the spring and summer (January through August) of 2027 in the Des Moines metro area. The role of this internship is to deliver software solutions for equipment designed by our engineering teams.

As a member of the Automation & Field Technology team, you will have opportunities to do the following:

• Work on a cross-functional project team to meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions driven by a seasonal schedule.
• Develop an understanding of research field, lab and seed production equipment and critical technology needs.

WhatYou’llDo:

• Ability to work safely around common shop equipment.
• Demonstrated respect for the environment.
• Ability to work as a valued teammate with the highest respect for all people.
• Work in a legal and ethical manner.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an engineering accredited college or university.
• Proven experience developing software in C#.NET, Python, StructuredText or Java.
• Experience or willingness to learn IEC 61131 PLC Programming languages.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without restriction.

What Skills You Need:

• Knowledge of design patterns and N-Tiered architecture.
• Experience with CRUD database interaction.
• Understanding of synchronous programming concepts such as locking on shared resources, deadlock, and race conditions.
• Experience with YOLO machine learning model training

Experience communicating with devices through:

• Serial communication: ModbusRTU, CAN protocol.
• Ethernet based protocols: EtherCAT, PowerLink, EthernetIP, Modbus TC

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.