Robotics Intern

CNH Industrial Group; New Holland (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking an Engineering Intern to join the Robotics team in New Holland, PA, focusing on the Apple Harvester project. You will work with engineers across countries on robotic-arm systems, autonomy, planning, and control, contributing to hardware and software tasks while learning from experienced mentors.

The internship runs May–August, full-time (40 hours/week), and targets students currently enrolled in engineering or related programs, with housing support and professional

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software, Mechatronics, Systems, Agricultural, or related engineering or technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support an Apple Harvester project in field testing, robotic-arm manipulation, mechanical design, software design, or planning and control.
• Assist with field tests: collect observations, document results, and identify improvements.
• Evaluate robotic-arm performance: reachability, positioning, motion, end-effector interaction, harvesting workflows.
• Contribute to CAD updates, prototype evaluation, and design-for-test improvements.
• Assist software or controls work under mentorship, fix issues, review sensor/robot data, or improve test tools.
• Develop or refine motion-planning and control concepts for agricultural robotics.
• Document test procedures, findings, and recommendations for the team.
• Collaborate across robotics, software, mechanical, controls, and field operations.

Skills

Robotics

Mechanical design

Software design

Field testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree pursuit in engineering/technical

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Location: New Holland - Pennsylvania - United States

Category: Engineering and Technical

Job Type: Intern or Co Op

Working Mode: Hybrid

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

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• 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.

Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in our engineering and technical departments, where you can grow your skills and experience, advance your career, and meet customer needs with innovative solutions.

We have shaped the history of agriculture with pioneering firsts spanning over three centuries.

Technology Creates New Opportunities to Feed the World

We partner with customers and listen to their needs, using their feedback to innovate technology that utilizes connectivity, computer vision, and artificial intelligence.

CNH (NYSE: CNHI) is a global capital goods company specializing in equipment and services for Agriculture and Construction. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.

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