Product Validation and Test Engineering Intern

CNH; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; 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

Charitable contribution matching and

Job summary

CNH Industrial is offering a co-op internship with the Burlington Product Validation Team in Burlington, IA. The intern will support equipment testing, data collection, and documentation of results while gaining hands‑on exposure to off‑highway construction equipment and the product development lifecycle.

Candidates must be local to the Burlington, IA area and pursuing an Associates, Technical, Bachelor’s, or Post‑graduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Ag, or Electrical preferred).

Qualifications

• Candidates may be pursuing an Associates, Technical, Bachelor’s, or Post‑graduate degree.
• Any Engineering (Mechanical, Ag, or Electrical preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment testing activities and data collection.
• Support documentation of test results and test preparation.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Electrical Eng

Agricultural Eng

Education

Associates/Technical/Bachelors/Postgrad

Job description

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.

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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Burlington Product Validation Team is responsible for evaluating, testing, and validating CNH construction equipment, including Case Construction and New Holland Construction machines, at the Burlington Proving Grounds. The team conducts field and vehicle testing to assess machine performance, durability, reliability, safety, and functionality under a wide range of real‑world operating conditions. Their work ensures that products meet engineering specifications, customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and quality standards before being released to the market.

The intern will support the Product Validation Team by assisting with equipment testing activities, data collection, test preparation, vehicle instrumentation, inspection of test units, and documentation of test results. This role provides hands‑on exposure to off‑highway construction equipment and the product development process while helping the team efficiently execute validation programs. The intern will contribute to gathering accurate performance data, maintaining test operations, and supporting engineers and technicians in delivering reliable, high‑quality products to CNH customers.

Candidates must be local to the Burlington, IA area and reside within driving distance for daily onsite attendance.

Experience Required

Candidates may be pursuing an Associates, Technical, Bachelor’s, or Post‑graduate degree

Any Engineering (Mechanical, Ag, or Electrical preferred)

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.)

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.

Benefits

• 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