R & D Intern - Engineering

Indiana Ag Connection; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience in Indianapolis, Indiana, offers full-time internships within our Research and Development organization. Interns will work closely with experienced scientists and technical experts in an industrial R&D setting, with opportunities to build skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and network across the company.

You will participate in project planning, calibration, evaluation, and data analysis, learn safety culture, and present reviews and a final poster to colleagues and

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Relocation to Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship.
• Full-time commitment (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks, May–August.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a project in engineering-related fields under supervision.
• Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation and analysis.
• Work safely and uphold Corteva’s safety culture.
• Demonstrate independent and creative thinking through data interpretation and conclusion drawing.
• Present project reviews and a final poster to colleagues and peers.

Education

Engineering degrees (Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural)

GPA requirement 3.0

Job description

Who are we, and what do we do?Grow what’s next. Grow your future. Are you excited to contribute to innovative research that advances food security and sustainability? Corteva Agriscience is seeking students for full-time internships within our Research and Development organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. Interns will work closely with experienced scientists and technical experts in an industrial R&D setting, with opportunities to build skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and network across the company.

What You’ll Do:

• Interns will participate in a project in one of many engineering related fields such as mechanical engineering, design/automation, agricultural engineering, chemical engineering, scalability/materials processing, polymer/materials synthesis and characterization, and colloids/surface-active agents.
• Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, and analysis with supervisor.
• Work in a safe manner and embody Corteva’s safety culture.
• Demonstrate independent and creative thinking by making novel observations, interpreting data, and drawing sound scientific conclusions.
• Present project reviews throughout the summer and a final poster before colleagues and peers.

What Skills You Need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be able to relocate to Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship.
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during the timeframe of May to August.

Are you a good match? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.