Product Validation and Test Engineering Intern

CNH Industrial Group; Burlington, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and V

Job summary

CNH Industrial in Burlington, IA is seeking a Product Validation and Test Engineering Intern to join the Engineering and Technical team. The role involves hands-on testing, data collection, and supporting validation programs for CNH construction equipment.

Candidates pursuing an Associates to Post‑graduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Agricultural, or Electrical) are welcome. This is an on-site internship/Co‑Op with full availability May–August.

Qualifications

• Candidates may be pursuing an Associates, Technical, Bachelor’s, or Post‑graduate degree.
• Any Engineering field is acceptable; Mechanical, Agricultural, or Electrical preferred.
• Open to interns or co-ops pursuing engineering education.

Responsibilities

• The intern will support the Product Validation Team with equipment testing activities, data collection, and test preparation.
• Assist with vehicle instrumentation, inspection of test units, and documentation of results.

Skills

Engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Agri/Ag engineering

Education

Associates degree

Technical degree

Bachelor’s degree

Post-graduate degree

Job description

Product Validation and Test Engineering Intern

Engineering and Technical

Job Description

Requisition ID: 5470

Job Location: Burlington - Iowa - 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.

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.

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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