Field Product Performance Validation Engineering Co-Op

CNH Industrial Group; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

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Housing support

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking an Field Product Performance Validation Engineering Intern in Racine, Wisconsin, to work under engineers and gain hands-on experience with vehicle testing and data acquisition. You will help define validation targets and execute tests on pre-production and production tractors, contributing to safety, quality, and performance.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, evaluate customer value, and document results in technical reports while learning from mentors in a

Qualifications

• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with stakeholders as a Field/Performance SME to define project scopes, validation plans, and performance targets
• Creating thorough test requests in the CNH Testing System (CTS) with clear procedures and acceptance criteria
• Acting as the voice of the customer by evaluating feature appeal, serviceability, repairability, and overall customer value
• Completing jury evaluations, software evaluations, and reliability tests on pre-production and production tractors
• Executing whole-vehicle lab and field tests (e.g., hydraulic efficiency, drawbar performance, suspension optimization, braking tests)
• Benchmarking competitive equipment to identify improvement opportunities and quantify performance gaps
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing issues while coordinating with SMEs to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Selecting, calibrating, and installing instrumentation and data acquisition equipment for vehicle and subsystem testing
• Collecting and analyzing performance data, identifying trends, and determining whether systems meet specifications and safety/customer requirements
• Documenting results in technical reports, presenting findings to project stakeholders, and driving discussions and solutions

Job description

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Job Description Field Product Performance Validation Engineering Co-Op Requisition ID: 5517 Job Location: Racine - Wisconsin - United States Category: Research and Development Job Type: Intern or Co Op Working Mode: Fully On-Site

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Co-op Program Overview

We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co-op programs provide mentorship, training, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Co-ops will work part-time hours during the school year and will work full-time hours during the summer.

Job Purpose

The Compact and Large Tractor Product Validation group is responsible for testing and validating new products and revisions to current products—serving as the voice of the customer before products are introduced to the global market. This team ensures Case IH and New Holland tractors meet performance, safety, quality, and customer expectations, while also supporting validation efforts across other CNH product lines such as 4WD tractors, compact tractors, and sprayers.

As a Field Product Performance Validation Engineering Intern, you will work as a full team member under the mentorship of experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience with vehicle testing, data acquisition, and performance validation.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Collaborating with stakeholders as a Field/Performance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to define project scopes, validation plans, and performance targets

• Creating thorough test requests in the CNH Testing System (CTS) with clear procedures and acceptance criteria

• Acting as the voice of the customer by evaluating feature appeal, serviceability, repairability, and overall customer value

• Completing jury evaluations, software evaluations, and reliability tests on pre-production and production tractors

• Executing whole-vehicle lab and field tests (e.g., hydraulic efficiency, drawbar performance, suspension optimization, braking tests)

• Benchmarking competitive equipment to identify improvement opportunities and quantify performance gaps

• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing issues while coordinating with SMEs to identify root causes and corrective actions

• Selecting, calibrating, and installing instrumentation and data acquisition equipment for vehicle and subsystem testing

• Collecting and analyzing performance data, identifying trends, and determining whether systems meet specifications and safety/customer requirements

• Documenting results in technical reports, presenting findings to project stakeholders, and driving discussions and solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Intern Program Overview:
We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co‑op programs provide mentorship, training, hands‑on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full‑time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD$19.57 - $27.81 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future.

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

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