Co‑Op: AgTech Mechanical Design & Test Intern

ADP; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Leader Technologies is seeking a motivated Ag/Mechanical Design/Test Intern to join the Mechanical Design Engineering team in Ames, IA. This co-op role supports concept-to-production work, CAD drafting, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering staff.

Ideal candidates are Junior/Senior studying Ag & Life Sciences, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering, with strong problem-solving and communication skills and a willingness to learn across tools and languages.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior status; major in Ag & Life Sciences, Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong desire for continuous learning.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Agricultural background is a plus.
• Analytical and creative thinking focused on customer value.

Responsibilities

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Creates and develops parts to adapt products to existing agricultural equipment.
• Designs mechanical interfaces for sensing, measuring, and recording products.
• Designs parts and makes production drawings using CAD and drafting techniques.
• Troubleshoots electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems with curiosity when issues arise.
• Develops and evaluates field and/or lab tests to ensure products meet customer expectations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Ag & Life Sciences

Agricultural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Ag Leader Technologies is seeking a motivated Ag/Mechanical Design/Test Intern to join the Mechanical Design Engineering team in Ames, IA. This co-op role supports concept-to-production work, CAD drafting, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering staff.

Ideal candidates are Junior/Senior studying Ag & Life Sciences, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering, with strong problem-solving and communication skills and a willingness to learn across tools and languages.