Seed Production Research Process Engineering Intern at Syngenta Group

Slater, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Of Experiments, Data Analysis, Process Engineering, Seed Handling, Seed Testing, Project Management, Communication Skills, Creative Thinking, Optical Tools, Seed Quality Analysis, Attention To Detail, Self-Motivated, Customer Focused, Agility, Innovation, Statistical Analysis

Industry

Farming

Description

Company Description Syngenta is a unique company where people from very diverse backgrounds are united by our purpose: bringing plant potential to life. Working at Syngenta, you will help us accelerate innovation for more sustainable agriculture, so farmers can grow enough safe and nutritious food to feed a growing population, and take care of the planet. Be part of building the most trusted and collaborative in agriculture, and see the true impact of the work you do. Every single person working at Syngenta helps to shape the future of sustainable agriculture for the years to come. Job Description Seed Production Research Interns are exposed to research activities, allowing him/her to apply their academic background while developing skills in; Design of Experiments, seed process design and improvement projects for seed handling and testing, data analysis, and ultimately exposure to both Production & Supply plants, labs and Research & Development at Syngenta. Duration: May 2026 – August 2026 Accountabilities: Accountability that 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. Develop a knowledgeable understanding of Hybrid Seed Production with focus on process engineering improvements and innovation within Seeds Production Research Utilize innovative agriculture technologies and tools to drive efficiencies at conditioning plants and seed labs Encourage environment for creative thinking on process improvement in all aspects of Seeds Production Research Lead and own responsibility of assigned projects and learning project management skills. Focus areas can include seed drying, handling, sorting, treating, packaging and equipment testing for new technologies Support of our internal trials and promoting data driven decisions with data analysis and statistics Development of strong communication skills and visual management tools to promote concise and productive communication Build a better understanding of the end-to-end seeds business through exposure/tours of other functions Skills developed throughout internship will culminate with a final report and presentation to key stakeholders and management of assigned trial Assist with design and exploration of various optical tools for seed quality analysis, troubleshooting, and productivity improvements. Qualifications Requires a High School diploma or equivalent Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Precision Agriculture, Ag Mechanized Systems, or another closely related field of study with a graduation date on or after December 2026 Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship term Must have a valid Driver's License All applicants must be eligible to work in the US Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits & Abilities: High level of communication (oral and/or written) is extremely important to keep team organized and ensuring high quality project 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 Agriculture and/or Process Engineering is preferred but not required Additional Information 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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Interns will engage in research activities to apply their academic knowledge while developing skills in seed process design and improvement projects. They will also support internal trials and promote data-driven decisions through data analysis and statistics.