Software and Automation Engineering Co-op Job Des Moines area,Iowa USA,Software Development

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting‑edge biotech, and next‑generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Vylor is seeking a software or computer engineering student to join the Global Seed Operations Plant Excellence team in the Des Moines metropolitan area. This multi‑term co‑op provides hands‑on experience developing integrated software and automation solutions for equipment used and designed by Vylor engineering teams.

The selected student must be available to complete either the spring and summer 2027 terms or the summer and winter 2027 terms.

Software and Automation Engineering Co‑op , you will work with engineers, operations partners, and other cross‑functional team members to understand business needs and deliver practical technology solutions. Responsibilities may include:

Collaborating on cross‑functional project teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Designing, developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining software solutions that support seed production equipment and processes
Troubleshooting software, device‑communication, and system‑integration issues
Learning how plant and field equipment operate and identifying critical technology and automation needs
Planning and delivering work within seasonal production schedules and project timelines
Communicating project progress, technical findings, and recommendations to engineering and business partners

What You Will Gain

Hands‑on software development and automation experience in a production environment
Exposure to industrial equipment, controls, machine vision, data systems, and device communication
Experience working through the full development lifecycle—from requirements and design through testing and support
Opportunities to build technical, analytical, project‑management, and communication skills
Experience collaborating with engineering, operations, and other cross‑functional partners

Qualifications Required

Currently enrolled full‑time in a bachelor’s degree program in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related technical field
Experience developing software using one or more programming languages, such as C#/.NET, Python, or Java
Ability to work safely around common shop and seed‑handling equipment and follow established safety procedures
Ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively with people from different functions and backgrounds
Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work in the United States without restriction

Preferred Technical Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred but not required:

Object‑oriented design patterns and N‑tier application architecture
Create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) database operations
Network security concepts and interaction with cloud resources
Industrial or embedded device communication using serial protocols, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, or CAN
Embedded software development
IEC 61131‑3 programmable logic controller (PLC) programming
Machine vision systems
Artificial intelligence or computer‑vision tools, including platforms such as Supervisely

Work Environment

Combination of office, engineering, shop, and seed‑production environments
Potential exposure to operating equipment, dust, noise, and other conditions common to production facilities, with appropriate training and personal…