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Ag Systems and Technology Intern

Ralston, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=406+1st+St.+Ralston+IA+USA+51459)

Description

About the Role:

Landus is a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to connecting farmers with markets, opportunities, and innovative solutions. Our soy crush plant in Ralston is a key part of our operations, driving efficiency, sustainability, and value for our farmer-owners.

Landus is seeking a motivated Agricultural Systems & Technology Engineer Intern to join our team at the Ralston Soy Crush Plant. 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.

Why Landus:

+ Opportunity to work with a farmer-owned cooperative, making a direct impact on Iowa’s agricultural

+ Opportunity to see firsthand how soybeans grown by local farmers are transformed into products that support agriculture around the world.

+ Support a mission that empowers farmers, builds resilient rural communities, and promotes food and energy security worldwide.

+ Competitive compensation and benefits.

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.

Program Details:

+ Internship Dates: May 26 – August 10, 2026

+ Paid internships with competitive compensation.

+ Internship program includes orientation, professional development sessions, networking events, and final presentations.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ 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.

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.