Product Validation and Test Engineering Intern

About Us At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world. As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future. If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Co-Op 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.

Key Responsibilities The Burlington Product Validation Team is responsible for evaluating, testing, and validating CNH construction equipment, including Case Construction and New Holland Construction machines, at the Burlington Proving Grounds. The team conducts field and vehicle testing to assess machine performance, durability, reliability, safety, and functionality under a wide range of real-world operating conditions. Their work ensures that products meet engineering specifications, customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and quality standards before being released to the market.

The intern will support the Product Validation Team by assisting with equipment testing activities, data collection, test preparation, vehicle instrumentation, inspection of test units, and documentation of test results. This role provides hands-on exposure to off-highway construction equipment and the product development process while helping the team efficiently execute validation programs. The intern will contribute to gathering accurate performance data, maintaining test operations, and supporting engineers and technicians in delivering reliable, high-quality products to CNH customers.

Candidates must be local to the Burlington, IA area and reside within driving distance for daily onsite attendance.

Experience Required Candidates may be pursuing an Associates, Technical, Bachelor’s, or Post-graduate degree

Any Engineering (Mechanical, Ag, or Electrical preferred)

Preferred Qualifications Pay Transparency The annual salary for this role is USD $19.57 - $27.81 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

Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)

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.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected].