Product Engineering Intern - Combine Harvesting Product Development

CNH Industrial Group; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

CNH Industrial Group is offering a Product Engineering Intern position in New Holland, PA to support the Combine Harvesting team. The role provides hands‑on experience in design, testing, and manufacturing activities alongside experienced engineers.

Interns work full‑time during the summer (May–August) and must be actively enrolled in an engineering degree. Training, mentorship, and housing support are part of the program, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office products.
• Available to travel to field test sites, as required.
• CAD experience (CREO preferred).
• Experience with large agricultural equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete designs, layouts, and drawings for assigned elements of products under development or improvement, aligned with project plans and objectives.
• Apply engineering methods considering manufacturing processes, safety standards, and regulations to create cost‑effective designs.
• Perform engineering calculations to determine part sizes, strengths, and resolve design issues.
• Support prototype builds, prepare work orders, parts lists, and engineering change requests; assist with lab and field testing.
• Travel to plants, supplier facilities, and field test locations to troubleshoot issues and gain product knowledge.
• Learn and apply CNH engineering standards and CAD tools (CREO) and TeamCenter BOM for data management.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Prototype support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

FMEA

QFD

DOE

FEA

TeamCenter BOM

Job description

Engineering and Technical

Job Description

Product Engineering Intern - Combine Harvesting Product Development

Requisition ID: 5640

Job Location: New Holland - Pennsylvania - United States

Category: Engineering and Technical

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.

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 becurrently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.

Job Purpose

TheCombine Engineering team supports the design, development, and validation of combine harvesters, one of the most complex and critical pieces of agricultural machinery. By working on subsystem design, testing, and manufacturing support, the team ensures combines deliver the durability, performance, and innovation farmers rely on. Prior experience with large agricultural equipment or design/development of agricultural machinery is desirable, along with familiarity in engineering tools such as CREO, FMEA, QFD, DOE, Robust Design, FEA, and other structured methodologies. As aProduct Engineering Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting combine product development through design, testing, and manufacturing activities, while working alongside experienced engineers to solve real‑world challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

Preparing and completingdesigns, layouts, and drawings for assigned elements of products under development or improvement, consistent with project plans and objectives.

Using engineering techniques and consideringmanufacturing processes, safety standards, and governmental regulations to create cost‑effective designs. Performingengineering calculations to determine part sizes, strengths, and solve design challenges.

Supporting prototype builds, preparing work orders, part requisitions, parts lists, and engineering change requests. Assisting with laboratory and field testing, including collecting and reporting results to validate designs. Resolving functional and mechanical problems on assigned sub‑systems.

Traveling toplants, supplier facilities, and field test locations to troubleshoot issues, explore alternatives, and gain product knowledge. Learning and applyingCNH engineering standards and ISO work procedures, and becoming proficient in CAD (CREO) and engineering data management systems (e.g., TeamCenter BOM).

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree in Agricutural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• The candidate should be experienced with personal computers and MS Office products.
• Available to travel to field test sites, as required.
• CAD Experience (CREO preferred, others acceptable).
• Experience in the use and service of large Agricultural equipment.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $23.73 - $25.75 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

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. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

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