What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stress and Fatigue Lab Intern position at CNH?
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. 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.
Job Purpose
The Stress & Fatigue Laboratory Intern will support the validation of agricultural equipment and components through laboratory testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis activities. The intern will work alongside engineers and technicians to help collect data, execute durability and structural validation tests, and communicate results that support product reliability and design improvement initiatives. This position provides hands-on experience with hydraulic test systems, structural testing equipment, and advanced data acquisition technologies utilized in the development of world-class agricultural machinery.
Key Responsibilities
Assist engineers with setup and execution of structural, durability, and fatigue tests.
Install and verify instrumentation including strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers, and displacement sensors.
Support data collection using laboratory data acquisition systems.
Analyze test results and prepare technical summaries, charts, and reports.Assist with test fixture design, fabrication coordination, and laboratory setup activities.
Support failure investigations and root cause analysis efforts.
Maintain accurate test records, daily logs, and documentation.
Collaborate with design engineering teams to support product validation activities.
Follow all applicable CNH safety procedures and laboratory operating requirements.
Travel to the field to collect data.
Experience Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
Understanding of stress, strain, fatigue, and durability principles.
Experience working with sensors and instrumentation.
Basic knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical systems.
Experience with data acquisition systems such as Dewesoft, eDAQ, or similar platforms.
Hands-on fabrication or shop experience.
Pay Transparency
$19.57-$31.93 Per Hour
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. 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.
Job Purpose
The Stress & Fatigue Laboratory Intern will support the validation of agricultural equipment and components through laboratory testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis activities. The intern will work alongside engineers and technicians to help collect data, execute durability and structural validation tests, and communicate results that support product reliability and design improvement initiatives. This position provides hands-on experience with hydraulic test systems, structural testing equipment, and advanced data acquisition technologies utilized in the development of world-class agricultural machinery.
Key Responsibilities
Assist engineers with setup and execution of structural, durability, and fatigue tests.
Install and verify instrumentation including strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers, and displacement sensors.
Support data collection using laboratory data acquisition systems.
Analyze test results and prepare technical summaries, charts, and reports.Assist with test fixture design, fabrication coordination, and laboratory setup activities.
Support failure investigations and root cause analysis efforts.
Maintain accurate test records, daily logs, and documentation.
Collaborate with design engineering teams to support product validation activities.
Follow all applicable CNH safety procedures and laboratory operating requirements.
Travel to the field to collect data.
Experience Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Technology
Understanding of stress, strain, fatigue, and durability principles.
Experience working with sensors and instrumentation.
Basic knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical systems.
Experience with data acquisition systems such as Dewesoft, eDAQ, or similar platforms.
Hands-on fabrication or shop experience.
Pay Transparency
$19.57-$31.93 Per Hour
Salary : $20 - $32