What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Technical Services position at GPTECH?
The North America team is seeking a Grain Technical Service Intern for our Assumption, IL location for the Summer of 2026. This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer. Students are required to work 40 hours per week onsite at our office from tentatively Wednesday, May 27th through Friday, July 31st (dependent upon summer housing dates, could start earlier and/or end later).
Your Impact
As a Grain Technical Services Intern you will be responsible for providing grain equipment technical and design support for our customers and dealers that include:
- Diagnosing problems they are experiencing
- Explaining the operation of the product
- Finding parts and/or part numbers customer is looking for
- Helping with new site startups including testing all installed GSI equipment, programming controls, and training customers on how to use their equipment/products.
Your Experience and Qualifications
- Enrollment in a degree program such as Ag Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering or a related field
- Must be registered as a full-time student
- Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis
- Understanding of wiring schematics preferred
- Grain production experience preferred
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
- Strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, as well as work effectively in a team environment
Your Compensation and Benefits
Expected hourly wage for this role will be $20 – 22 / hour. This is dependent upon year in school.
Benefits will include complimentary housing located at The Woods apartment complex at Millikin University in Decatur, IL.
Your Workplace and Travel
You will be working an onsite role based out of Assumption, IL.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now
Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
1. GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein
2. GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable
3. GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a "Winners Win" culture of excellence
4. GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners
Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness managers in over 100 countries and currently operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, employing more than 3600 people.
The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands – GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno, Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme. With its Company Purpose of "Feeding the World Better", Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way.
Salary : $20 - $22