Company DescriptionWe 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 NA Seeds Development Trialing team is currently seeking a Field Research Equipment Operational Effectiveness Intern in Slater, IA. As an intern in this role, you will be responsible for defining/improving the pre-season preventative maintenance program for research level yield trialing equipment as well as defining the on-hand parts inventory required to reduce in season operational downtime. You will be provided the opportunity of being exposed to yield trial research activities in order to understand how they impact equipment readiness, allowing you to apply your academic background and experience to help Syngenta drive improvements in fleet operating efficiency.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 (hourly salary range of $21 - $40 per hour)
- 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
Duration: May 2025 - August 2025Job DescriptionYou will:
- All tasks and activities assigned are executed according to the Company's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures. Safety is Syngenta's first priority
- Conduct equipment assessments and review historic break down data to build critical pre-season inspection checklists and standard ware item replacement lists for fleeted research equipment to ensure operational readiness prior to season start.
- Conduct analysis to define the on-hand parts inventory list for fleeted equipment to reduce in season down time.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Learnings and analysis conducted throughout internship will culminate with a final report and presentation to key stakeholders on proposed outputs as defined in project accountabilities.
QualificationsEducation & Experience:
- Requires a High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Ag Business, Precision Agriculture, Ag Mechanized Systems, or another closely related field of study
- Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship (graduating on or after December 2025)
- Prefer a student with Junior or Senior standing
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US
Preferred Requirements:
- High level of communication (oral and/or written) is extremely important to keep team organized and aware to ensure high quality trialing and execution
- Attention to detail, and agility to adjust plans and execute accordingly
- Independent, self-motivated, driven, and customer focused individual able to produce high quality data
- Experience in Precision Agriculture is preferred
- Farm or agriculture background is preferred but not required
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs
Additional Information#LI-KR2#LI-OnsiteSyngenta 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. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ( Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) ( Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (