R&D Engineering Intern: Hands-on Robotics & Automation

Indiana Ag Connection; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an R&D Engineering Intern in Indianapolis, IN for a 2027 summer internship. You will engage in hands-on projects across mechanical, electrical, software, and agricultural domains, integrating classroom theory with practical work in a collaborative, business-casual environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time in an accredited engineering program, with a couple of years of study completed and hands-on CAD experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years in a mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, agricultural, or similar engineering program completed toward a Bachelor's degree.
• Proven experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred but not required).
• A desire to develop solutions in a hands-on atmosphere.
• Have the right to work in the U.S. without restriction.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of company research processes and critical technology needs.
• Conduct the appropriate discovery, design, fabrication, integration, deployment, and support of engineering solutions.
• Work on projects within various areas of the company including but not limited to automated research systems, product test and development facilities, and high throughput laboratories.
• Work on projects including but not limited to mechanical, agricultural, electrical and software engineering.
• Work on projects ranging in scope from simple hand tools and fixtures up to fully automated systems.

Skills

3D CAD software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Hands-on engineering

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an R&D Engineering Intern in Indianapolis, IN for a 2027 summer internship. You will engage in hands-on projects across mechanical, electrical, software, and agricultural domains, integrating classroom theory with practical work in a collaborative, business-casual environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time in an accredited engineering program, with a couple of years of study completed and hands-on CAD experience.