Systems Engineer Intern

CNH; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and

Job summary

CNH Industrial is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience defining requirements, testing software, and supporting system integration across engineering disciplines. You will lead an entry-level project applying system engineering principles to CNH equipment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Electrical, Systems, Agriculture, or Software Engineering, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. Summer internship: 40 hours/week, May–August.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed engineering fields.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating requirements for software development.
• Test software and validate on CNH equipment.
• Lead an entry-level project to implement a new feature onto CNH equipment.
• Define system-level features and decompose into subsystems and requirements.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines on system definition, design, and integration.
• Work with software teams on integration of software into vehicles.
• Support root cause analysis on controller software and hardware subsystems.
• Conduct design analyses to ensure requirements can be met.
• Participate in design reviews, safety analyses, and hazard assessments.
• Assist with developing automated tests and technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Agriculture Engineering

Software Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, Software Engineering

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.

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

As a Systems Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience defining requirements, testing software, and supporting system integration projects across multiple engineering disciplines. You will also have the opportunity to lead an entry-level project, applying system engineering principles to real-world equipment development.

Key Responsibilities

• Your responsibilities may include:
  • Assisting in the creation of requirements for software development
  • Performing testing and on-board validation of software packages on equipment
  • Leading an entry-level project to implement a new feature onto CNH equipment
  • Defining system-level features and decomposing them into subsystem definitions and requirements
  • Collaborating across engineering disciplines to coordinate system definition, design, and integration
  • Working with software development teams on implementation and integration of software into vehicles
  • Supporting root cause analysis on issues involving controller software, hardware I/O, wire harnessing, and mechanical subsystems
  • Conducting design analysis on components, vehicle systems, and software architectures to ensure requirements can be met
  • Participating in design reviews, safety analysis, DFMEAs, hazard and risk assessments
  • Assisting with the development of automated testing tools and technical documentation

Experience Required

Candidates must be pursuing (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree in the following majors or a related field: Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Agriculture Engineering. Software Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven curiosity and passion for engineering demonstrated through academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal projects, technical competitions, research, or prior internship experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and contribute in a collaborative engineering environment.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $19.57 - $35.02 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