Engineering Technician Intern

Bayer AG; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is offering an internship/co-op in Ames, IA for engineering students to work on real-world challenges and partner with experienced engineers. You will gain exposure to advanced technologies, support testing, data collection, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to interpret technical drawings while using CAD, data analysis, and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, software engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving methods.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, procedures, and documentation.
• Familiarity with data analysis, automation, instrumentation, CAD, programming, or manufacturing systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with testing, validation, troubleshooting, and optimization of equipment, systems, and processes.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report technical data from laboratory, greenhouse, field, manufacturing, and operational environments.
• Support installation, maintenance, calibration, modification, and qualification of engineering equipment and instrumentation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, SOPs, test reports, and engineering records.
• Assist with prototype development, fixture design, fabrication, and assembly activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Utilize software tools for data analysis, visualization, project tracking, and technical documentation.
• Participate in root cause investigations and problem-solving activities using engineering methodologies.
• Support project planning, execution, and tracking activities, including status reporting and milestone management.
• Present project progress, technical findings, and recommendations to engineering and business stakeholders.
• Follow all company safety, environmental, quality, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Engineering principles

MS Office

Technical drawings

Data analysis

CAD

Programming

Manufacturing systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Time management

Safety mindset

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, software engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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This internship/co‑op provides students with the opportunity to work on real‑world engineering challenges, partner with experienced engineers, gain exposure to advanced technologies, and contribute to projects that impact agricultural innovation and global product supply operations. Participants will build practical technical skills while developing professional capabilities that prepare them for future engineering careers.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Assist engineers with testing, validation, troubleshooting, and optimization of equipment, systems, and processes;


• Collect, organize, analyze, and report technical data from laboratory, greenhouse, field, manufacturing, and operational environments;


• Support installation, maintenance, calibration, modification, and qualification of engineering equipment and instrumentation;


• Create and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), test reports, and engineering records;


• Assist with prototype development, fixture design, fabrication, and assembly activities;


• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost reduction;


• Utilize software tools for data analysis, visualization, project tracking, and technical documentation;


• Participate in root cause investigations and problem‑solving activities using engineering methodologies;


• Support project planning, execution, and tracking activities, including status reporting and milestone management;


• Present project progress, technical findings, and recommendations to engineering and business stakeholders;


• Follow all company safety, environmental, quality, and compliance requirements.

Key Working Relationships:

• Engineering Capability Hub engineers and technicians;


• Seed Production Innovation teams;


• Product Supply personnel;


• External contractors, suppliers, and equipment vendors as applicable.

WHO YOU ARE

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, software engineering, or a related technical discipline;


• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude;


• Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem‑solving methods;


• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);


• Ability to interpret technical drawings, procedures, and documentation;


• Familiarity with data analysis, automation, instrumentation, CAD, programming, or manufacturing systems;


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;


• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities;


• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams;


• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn;


• Strong organizational and time‑management skills;


• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate;


• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.00 to $45.50. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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