Soil and Crop Modeling Engineering Intern

CNH Industrial • New Holland, PA

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About The Position

The Soil and Crop Modeling (SCM) team is at the forefront of developing advanced simulation technologies that support CNH Industrial's global product development efforts. By using cutting-edge computational tools such as Discrete-Element Method (DEM), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD), and System Modeling (SYSM), the team models complex interactions between soil, crops, and machinery to accelerate innovation and improve product performance. As a Soil and Crop Modeling Engineering Intern, you will play a hands-on role in simulating and validating agricultural equipment while developing physics-based models for virtual crops and fields. This work will directly contribute to improving soil and crop modeling accuracy and advancing CNH's product development capabilities.

Requirements

• Candidates may be pursuing an Associates, Technical, Bachelor's, or Post-graduate degree in Agricultural Engineering, Biosystem Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of physics models for virtual crop and soil interactions
• Performing laboratory characterization tests to measure crop physical and mechanical properties (stems, seeds, leaves)
• Processing measurement data and conducting DEM calibration simulations to improve model accuracy
• Validating models by comparing predictions with industrial-scale rig test results
• Assisting in the simulation of soil, crop, and machinery interactions using DEM, CFD, MBD, and SYSM tools
• Preparing a final report and presentation summarizing model development, validation results, and recommendations for use by crop flow modeling and design engineers

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Networking events
• Social and volunteer activities
• Professional development workshops
• Housing support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree