Grow what's next.  Grow your future.  Corteva Agriscience is looking for innovative and highly motivated engineering students to join our Automation & Field Technologies Engineering team for our 2026 Intern work program (6 months) in Johnston, IA.  This could be a spring/summer or summer/fall position depending on applicant's availability. The team has a variety of exciting projects that will allow interns to gain valuable experience in hands-on engineering applications.  If you enjoy robotics, mechanical design, 3D printing, or electronics, then this position is for you!  The projects will provide interns with opportunities to develop their skills by integrating classroom theory with practical work and will demonstrate their skills for future career opportunities at Corteva Agriscience .

In Automation & Field Technologies Engineering, you will have opportunities to do the following:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experienced engineering professionals in the development of projects.
• Develop an understanding of company research processes and critical technology needs.
• Conduct the appropriate discovery, design, fabrication, integration, deployment and support of engineering solutions.
• Work on projects within various areas of the company including but not limited to automated greenhouses, the insectary, high throughput laboratories, seed handling and field equipment.
• Work on projects including but not limited to mechanical, agricultural, electrical and software engineering.
• Work on projects ranging in scope from simple hand tools and fixtures up to fully automated systems from concept to implementation.
• Work in a business casual environment with flexible work/life opportunities.

Qualifications

The following requirements MUST be met for consideration in this student employment program:
 

• Must be currently enrolled at an engineering accredited college or university in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree program with a minimum of 2 years completed in mechanical, agricultural, industrial or similar engineering program.
• Ability to work safely around common shop equipment.
• Demonstrated respect for the environment.
• Ability to work as a valued teammate with the highest respect for all people.
• Work in a legal and ethical manner.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Proven experience with 3D CAD software with preference towards SolidWorks.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without restriction.

In addition to these requirements, we are seeking candidates who have demonstrated the following core competencies:
 

• Demonstrated innovation skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing/verbal communication and presentation skills.

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