Product Testing Intern

Ag-Leader; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Leader is seeking a Product Testing Intern in Ames, IA, to collaborate with testers and engineers to verify product performance before public release. You will grow professionally, learn product details, and contribute to high-quality testing across bench and field environments.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, problem solving, and feedback-driven growth while supporting tests from bench to field with farmers and dealers.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior status in an applicable program.
• Strong desire for continuous learning.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complete system tests.
• Perform user tests to verify products and ensure positive user experience.
• Plan and carry out in-field beta testing with farmers and dealers.
• Analyze data to ensure accurate system control and data logging.
• Identify testing initiatives that contribute to future team success.
• Be a product technical expert and assist in advanced troubleshooting.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong work ethic

Problem solving

Feedback skills

Education

Ag Systems Technology

Ag Engineering

Job description

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Product Testing Intern

Intern Full-Time AMES, IA, US

The Culture

Ag Leader was born from a passion and determination to transform agriculture forever. In 1992, Ag Leader changed the industry by bringing real-time yield data to farmers’ fingertips. Today, more than 30 years later, Ag Leader has become a global team that provides year-round solutions to help farmers plan, plant, apply, and harvest more efficiently and profitably. We are improving the lives of farmers. We are increasing the efficiency of production agriculture around the world. And we aren’t slowing down. Ready to use your talent to implement change? Join our team of innovators revolutionizing agriculture.

The Opportunity

To collaborate with and learn from a team of testers to ensure our product performance meets the high standards our customers expect. You will grow personally and professionally as a member of our team. After gaining an in-depth knowledge of our products, you will work closely with our engineering teams to verify the functionality and performance of new products prior to public release. From bench testing to large-scale customer field tests, your work will have a direct impact on the quality of our products being used by farmers around the world.

The Right Person Will

• Contribute and thrive in a cross-functional team environment
• Commit to bringing their best every day
• Delight in problem-solving no matter the problem
• Give and receive constructive feedback to others

Team Responsibilities

• Design and execute complete system tests
• Perform user tests to verify products meet customer expectations and provide a positive user experience
• Plan and carry out in-field beta testing with farmers and dealers
• Analyze data to ensure accurate system control and data logging
• Identify testing initiatives that contribute to the future success of our team
• Be a product technical expert, with the ability to assist in advanced troubleshooting

Qualifications/Skills

• Junior or Senior status. Majoring in Ag Systems Technology, Ag Engineering, or similar technical majors.
• Strong desire for continuous learning
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with general farming practices in production agriculture
• Ability to solve problems accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or provide sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Ag Leader is a drug-free work environment. All offers for employment are contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen and background check.