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Agricultural Systems and Technology Internship

CompanyLandus
LocationDes Moines
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support daily operations at a soy crush plant by applying engineering and technology solutions to improve efficiency and safety. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
315
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Landus mission is simple: we want to steward a secure food and fuel future by uplifting and connecting farmers to a global market. As a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in Iowa, Landus elevates thousands of farmers in communities throughout rural America. By activating the power of data to connect key contributors across the ag supply chain, we’re helping farmers build sustainable and profitable businesses and activating a more secure future for farmers and consumers alike. Our diversified farmer-owned cooperative offers precision agronomy services with approximately 40 agronomists on staff, a proprietary, AcreEdge® Performance Portfolio, expert grain marketing services; and corn and soybean processing including a facility in Ralston, Iowa, which manufactures SoyPlus®, a high bypass protein soybean meal for dairy herds across the globe.
About the Role

Description

We will be accepting applications for internships until Friday, November 13th


 About the Role? 

In this role, you will apply engineering principles, technology solutions, and process improvements to?optimize?plant performance, reliability, and safety. This is a hands-on role where?you’ll?work closely with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement.? 


What will you do?? 

  • Support daily operations of the soy crush plant through technology and engineering solutions.? 
  • Design, implement, and?maintain?agricultural and industrial systems to improve efficiency, throughput, and safety.? 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and develop solutions.? 
  • Assist in evaluating, selecting, and integrating?new technology?and automation systems.? 
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.? 
  • Lead or support capital projects, including planning, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.? 
  • Provide training and technical support to team members?on?systems and technology 

Requirements

Requirements of Role: 

  • Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).? 
  • Strong understanding of agricultural processing systems, automation, and industrial technology.? 
  • Experience with process controls, data analysis, and project management preferred.? 
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.? 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on plant environment.? 
  • A valid state drivers license 

Core Value expectations: 

  • Thrive Together 
  • Integrity in Action 
  • Grow Forward 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.??? 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms when using equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.? The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Key Skills
Agricultural engineeringIndustrial technologyProcess controlsData analysisProject managementAutomation systemsTroubleshootingEngineering principlesSafety complianceEquipment installationTechnical supportCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solving
Categories
AgricultureEngineeringManufacturingTechnology