Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) - Talent Pool
Jackson, MN, US
Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!
As an AGCO Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will conduct research and development focused on process and continuous improvement in the areas of quality, productivity, and cost in manufacturing. Your responsibilities will include assisting with new product introduction activities, suggesting design improvements to enhance manufacturability, providing technical assistance, and engaging in lean manufacturing and project management.
Intern Program
The AGCO Engineering internship program aims to identify promising undergraduate students and provide them with robust and meaningful engineering projects that can be completed within a 10–12 week timeframe. Projects will require mechanical knowledge, research, and collaboration with other engineers.
Internships are onsite in Jackson, Minnesota during the summer from May 2026 through August 2026.
Your Impact:
- Identify and eliminate waste in all aspects of the manufacturing processes.
- Facilitate and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
- Perform line balancing activities to optimize the utilization of our assembly line process.
- Provide feedback to engineers on how to reduce costs from prerelease design.
- Review drawings for any obvious errors and assist in tracking the RFT (right First Time) for prototype components.
- Participate on behalf of manufacturing to influence design to enhance the manufacturability of applicable designs.
Your Experience and Qualifications
- Current student enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
- Previous internship experience preferred.
- Proficiency in using 3-D modeling software to identify issues, summarize data, and present information effectively.
- Ability to follow instructions and deliver quality work on time. Ask questions and seek clarification when needed. Stay organized and on-task.
- Professional mindset and strong communication skills.
Your Compensation
This position will pay within the range of $22-$25/hour, based on experience.
How does it work after you submit your resume?
Your application will be reviewed and if your experience is a good fit then we will be in touch with you to get a better understanding of your experience, motivation, and to share more information about AGCO. Please note that you are applying for a Talent Pool and not for a specific position. Your details will be integrated into our candidate database, so our recruiters are able to contact you about opportunities.
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!
AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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