Robotics Intern

CNH; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CNH Industrial invites driven students to join its global Robotics team for an Apple Harvester project internship. You will work alongside engineers across countries on robotic‑arm systems, autonomy, planning and control, and mechanical design, with hands‑on field testing and design tasks.

Summer interns work full‑time and gain mentorship, housing support, and professional development opportunities as part of CNH Industrial’s internship program.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in one of the listed engineering or technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support an Apple Harvester engineering project in one or more areas: field testing, robotic‑arm manipulation, mechanical design, software design, or planning and control.
• Assist with preparing for and participating in field tests; collect observations and data, document results, and help identify improvement opportunities.
• Help evaluate robotic‑arm performance, such as reachability, positioning, motion behavior, end‑effector interaction, and harvesting workflows.
• Contribute to mechanical design tasks, including CAD updates, prototype evaluation, component documentation, or design‑for‑test improvements.
• Support software or controls work under mentorship, such as implementing small features, troubleshooting issues, reviewing sensor/robot data, or improving test tools.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Software Engineering/Mechatronics/Systems Engineering or related

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.

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.

Job Purpose

Join CNH’s global Robotics team, collaborating with engineers across multiple countries on advanced agricultural-robotics programs, including the Apple Harvester and the R4 autonomous agricultural robot. The team’s work spans robotic-arm systems, autonomy, planning and control, mechanical design, and field validation.

This internship will support a focused Apple Harvester project. The intern will learn from and contribute alongside experienced engineers while helping improve the performance, reliability, and usability of robotic harvesting technology through field testing, robotic manipulation, mechanical design, software design, or planning and control work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support an Apple Harvester engineering project in one or more areas: field testing, robotic‑arm manipulation, mechanical design, software design, or planning and control.
• Assist with preparing for and participating in field tests; collect observations and data, document results, and help identify improvement opportunities.
• Help evaluate robotic‑arm performance, such as reachability, positioning, motion behavior, end‑effector interaction, and harvesting workflows.
• Contribute to mechanical design tasks, including CAD updates, prototype evaluation, component documentation, or design‑for‑test improvements.
• Support software or controls work under mentorship, such as implementing small features, troubleshooting issues, reviewing sensor/robot data, or improving test tools.
• Help develop or refine motion‑planning and control concepts for agricultural robotic operations.
• Document test procedures, findings, design decisions, and recommendations clearly for the broader engineering team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and international team members across robotics, software, mechanical, controls, and field operations.
• Learn and follow engineering practices including safe field operations, version control, code/design reviews, structured testing, and issue tracking.

Experience Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields: Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related engineering or technical discipline.

Intern 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.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $19.57 – $31.93 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

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

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.