Engineering Technician Intern: Hands-on Labs & Prototyping

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

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.