Innovative R&D Engineering Intern — Agriculture Tech

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Vylor, based in the Des Moines metropolitan area, invites engineering students to join their 2027 Internship Program for a 6-month period. You will work with teams across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines on innovative projects that bridge classroom learning with real-world applications.

Interns will gain meaningful, hands-on experience in robotics, 3D printing, and electronics while developing technical and professional skills for future careers in crop science technology.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited engineering program pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Industrial Engineering with at least two years of coursework completed.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated experience using 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Ability to work safely around common machine shop equipment.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, professionalism, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on project development.
• Learn company research processes and technology needs.
• Assist in discovery, design, fabrication, integration, deployment and support of engineering solutions.
• Contribute to projects across mechanical, electrical, software domains.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D printing

Electrical measurement

Job description

Vylor, based in the Des Moines metropolitan area, invites engineering students to join their 2027 Internship Program for a 6-month period. You will work with teams across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines on innovative projects that bridge classroom learning with real-world applications.

Interns will gain meaningful, hands-on experience in robotics, 3D printing, and electronics while developing technical and professional skills for future careers in crop science technology.