About the role#
Ag Leader Technology is hiring an Ag/Mechanical Design/Test Intern to join the mechanical design team in Ames, Iowa. This is a full-time, paid internship covering the Summer and Fall 2027 terms. You will work on-site to help develop systems that interface with agricultural equipment.
What you'll do#
- Create and develop parts to adapt products to existing agricultural equipment.
- Design mechanical interfaces for sensing, measuring, and recording products.
- Produce parts and create production drawings using CAD software.
- Troubleshoot electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- Develop and evaluate field or lab tests to ensure products meet engineering goals.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior status in a degree program for Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Analytical and creative thinking abilities.
- A desire for continuous learning.
- Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Ames, Iowa.
- Terms: Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid.
About Ag Leader Technology
Ag Leader Technology produces precision farming equipment for the agricultural sector. The company operates from its headquarters in Ames, Iowa. It was founded in 1992 and remains a family-owned business. The firm employs between 201 and 500 people.
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