Soil & Crop Modeling Engineering Intern - Combine Harvester Model Development

CNH Industrial Group; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Mentorship program

Professional development workshops

Networking events

Job summary

CNH Industrial in New Holland, PA invites a Soil & Crop Modeling Engineering Intern to join the SCM team. You will work on virtual crop and soil models, DEM/CFD/MBD workflows, and validation activities under experienced engineers, contributing directly to CNH harvesting technology.

Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees, with interest in simulation, programming and API development; internship runs May–August with on-site housing support and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or having completed degrees in engineering or related fields.
• Strong interest in simulation and modeling.
• Willingness to work on campus-based internship programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate virtual crop flow models for combine harvesting systems using DEM.
• Enhance simulation model physics through programming and API development.
• Conduct laboratory measurements of crop properties and process data for model validation.
• Expand library of virtual crop models for threshing and grain handling in CNH harvesters.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support design, validation, and improvement of CNH equipment.

Education

Associates/Technical/Bachelor's/Post-graduate degree in Agricultural/Mechanical/Chemical/Engineering Mechanics/Materials/Bioresource/Agronomy

Tools

DEM

CFD

MBD

APIs

Job description

Soil & Crop Modeling Engineering Intern - Combine Harvester Model Development

Requisition ID: 5693
Job Location: New Holland - Pennsylvania - 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.

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.

Job Purpose

The CNH Soil and Crop Modeling (SCM) Team develops cutting-edge simulation technologies that help design and optimize agricultural equipment used around the world. Our team combines expertise in engineering, physics, and computational modeling to simulate how soil and crop materials interact with machine components, enabling faster innovation and more efficient product development.

SCM engineers utilize advanced modeling techniques, including the Discrete Element Method (DEM), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD), to evaluate machine performance in virtual environments. These tools allow the team to support concept development, solve complex engineering challenges, and improve equipment designs long before physical testing begins.

As an SCM intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers on real-world projects, contributing directly to the development of virtual crop and soil models, simulation workflows, and validation activities. Interns are valued members of the team and play an active role in advancing CNH's simulation capabilities and engineering innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Develop and validate virtual crop flow models for combine harvesting systems using Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulation software.
• Apply programming and API development techniques to enhance simulation model physics and improve the representation of grain-to-equipment interactions.
• Perform laboratory measurements of physical and mechanical crop properties, process experimental data, and incorporate findings into crop and equipment simulation models.
• Expand CNH's library of virtual crop models used to simulate threshing, separation, and grain handling processes within combine harvesters.
• Collaborate with crop flow modeling, design, and test engineering teams to support the design, validation, and continuous improvement of CNH harvesting equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates may be pursuing an Associates, Technical, Bachelor's, or Post-graduate degree in the following majors or a related field: Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Engineering, Biological/Biosystem/Bioresource Engineering, Agronomy

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $29.87 - $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.)

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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