Engineering Intern, Cotton Harvesting

Category: Research and Development

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 Case IH Cotton Engineering team supports both new product development and Current Product Management (CPM) by addressing challenges from customers, CNH factories, and test machines. The team works dynamically across the entire process—from root cause analysis to design, development, and implementation of solutions. Interns on this team work alongside engineers as full team members, gaining hands‑on exposure to the full product lifecycle of cotton harvesters.

As a Cotton Harvesting Engineering Intern , you will gain experience in design, modeling, prototype builds, and laboratory testing of subsystems for cotton harvesters while contributing to real‑world product improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

Preparing and completing designs, layouts, and drawings for specific product elements under development or improvement, consistent with project objectives and schedules

Applying engineering techniques and considering manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and environmental standards to produce cost‑effective designs

Performing engineering calculations to determine part sizes, strengths, and solve design challenges

Supporting prototype builds, drafting change requests, requisitions, work orders, parts lists, and test requests as directed by project leaders

Assisting with laboratory and product evaluations to validate design performance

Resolving functional and mechanical problems on assigned subsystems

Learning and applying CNH engineering standards, ISO procedures, and work instructions

Gaining proficiency in CAD (Pro‑E) and engineering data management systems as required for project responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must be pursuing (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree in the following majors or a related field: Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $19.57-$27.81plus 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.

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 Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world‑class equipment, technology and services company. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.

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