Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Automation & Engineering team is currently seeking a Fabrication and Automation Intern in Slater, IA. As an Intern you will support the development, installation, and maintenance of equipment used in the global research and development of field crops and lab activities. 

As an intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions.

Work with us and you’ll get: 

• Competitive wages 
• Ongoing career development resources 
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs 

Estimated Duration: May 2024-August 2024 

You will: 

• Provide mechanical design and fabrication expertise to research shop activities 
• Innovate products and systems through Autodesk software 
• Support electronic and automation development 
• Take on a supportive role in engineering and designing applications to refine field activities by trialing personnel 
• Recommend and perform upgrades to research equipment as needed 
• Participate in the creation and design of innovative solutions through multifunctional teams 
• Contribute to inventions, designs, other work product, including know-how, copyrights, software, innovations, solutions, and other intellectual assets 
• Adhere to HSE and other compliance requirements 

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Systems Technology, Mechanical Engineering or 
• another closely related field of study 
• A working knowledge of Ag electronics & mechanics including precision farming 
• Understanding of the importance of safety and shop environment 
• Knowledge of CAD software 
• Hands on experience with essential tools while working on fabrication projects involving, but not limited to, welding, torching, shaping, cutting, and drilling of metal, plastics, etc. 
• A valid Driver's License 
• Fluent in English 

What you might also contribute to the team: 

• Prefer a student with a Junior or Senior class standing 
• Background in agriculture is preferred 
• Pneumatic, mechanical, fluid control, and electronic abilities a plus 
• Experience with Autodesk software, Fusion 360 a plus 
• Innovative: Seek new and unique opportunities to improve product quality and stakeholder satisfaction 
• Ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs 
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills to a creative, agricultural research oriented environment 
• Experience and understanding of agriculture research is desirable 
• Some travel is possible but not required 
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends 
• Ability to lift 65 pounds 
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to set priorities, estimate input and timeline requirements, and organize personal work schedule to meet project deadlines 
• Ability to work independently, as well as, within a coordinated team environment 
• Proficiency in problem solving and troubleshooting 
• Experience animating and simulating models on Fusion 360 a plus 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 
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