Systems Engineer Intern

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.  

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Intern 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. Interns will work full-time hours during the summer.

Job Purpose

The Systems Engineering and Architecture team brings more than 50 years of experience in application equipment, focusing on advanced development efforts that shape the roadmap for factory-fit technology stacks. With 4 internship opportunities across different teams, students will work closely with senior systems engineers to explore system-level questions, address portfolio gaps, and integrate complex hardware and software solutions.

As a Systems Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience defining requirements, testing software, and supporting system integration projects across multiple engineering disciplines. You will also have the opportunity to lead an entry-level project, applying system engineering principles to real-world equipment development.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting in the creation of requirements for software development

• Performing testing and on-board validation of software packages on equipment

• Leading an entry-level project to implement a new feature onto CNH equipment

• Defining system-level features and decomposing them into subsystem definitions and requirements

• Collaborating across engineering disciplines to coordinate system definition, design, and integration

• Working with software development teams on implementation and integration of software into vehicles

• Supporting root cause analysis on issues involving controller software, hardware I/O, wire harnessing, and mechanical subsystems

• Conducting design analysis on components, vehicle systems, and software architectures to ensure requirements can be met

• Participating in design reviews, safety analysis, DFMEAs, hazard and risk assessments

• Assisting with the development of automated testing tools and technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates must be pursuing (at minimum) a Bachelor’s degree in the following majors or a related field: Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Agriculture Engineering. Software Engineering 

Pay Transparency

​The annual salary for this role is USD $19.00 - $31.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

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.

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.