Agricultural Mechanical Design Intern — Field-Ready Innovation

Ag Leader Technology; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ag Leader Technology is seeking a Mechanical Design Intern to join our team in Ames, IA. You will help design interfaces for agricultural equipment, develop parts from concept to production, and draft drawings using CAD tools.

The internship offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and learning multiple programming languages. Candidates who are pursuing engineering majors and have a passion for agriculture will fit well in our innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Ag and Life Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or College of Engineering.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and personal growth.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Agricultural background is a plus.
• Analytical thinking and customer-value mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Create and develop parts to adapt products to existing agricultural equipment.
• Design mechanical interfaces for sensing, measuring, and recording products.
• Produce production drawings using CAD and standard drafting methods.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems with curiosity.
• Develop and evaluate field or lab tests to ensure product meets goals.

Skills

Continuous learning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering major (Ag & Life Sciences / Agricultural / Mechanical)

Job description

Ag Leader Technology is seeking a Mechanical Design Intern to join our team in Ames, IA. You will help design interfaces for agricultural equipment, develop parts from concept to production, and draft drawings using CAD tools.

The internship offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and learning multiple programming languages. Candidates who are pursuing engineering majors and have a passion for agriculture will fit well in our innovative environment.