Embedded Engineering Intern

Who is Levno?

Levno develops a world-leading on-farm monitoring suite that dramatically improves the efficiency and productivity of the agriculture sector. We are transforming how the sector operates by providing farmers and agribusinesses with real-time insights that allow them to operate more efficiently and sustainably.

We’re solving hard problems with a world-class team and are proud of our high-performing, positive, and inclusive culture. We’re specifically looking for people who love the idea of working in a high-growth organisation and who are as excited about our vision as we are. We want someone who can drive innovation, delve into improving inefficiencies, and challenge our existing state, whilst embodying our values of Win Together, Find a Better Way, Own the Outcome & Enjoy the Ride!

About the role:

As our Embedded Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Engineers on real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience in hardware development. This role is ideal for someone looking to kick-start their career in hardware engineering and gain practical knowledge in a fast-paced environment. You will be based in our Palmerston North office, working alongside our other team members.

This contract:

• Is 12 weeks full-time fixed-term
• Starting 17 November through to February 2026
• Includes 2 weeks off over the Christmas/New Year period

Day to day in the role, you will:

• Assist with designing, building, and testing mechatronics systems and prototypes, taking ideas from concept to field deployment.
• Assist with hardware and firmware development across embedded, PC, and web applications.
• Explore and apply new technologies that push the boundaries of product design and performance.
• Turn customer insights into product improvements, collaborating with suppliers and research partners to bring solutions to life.
• Develop clear procedures and documentation that support smooth product releases and continuous improvement.
• Tackle complex technical challenges with a problem-solving mindset, driving innovation across hardware, firmware, and operations.

You will have:

• Experience with selection, configuration and programming of PC, embedded systems and user interfaces.
• Ability to assemble components and systems, including PCBs.
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with ECAD tools for schematic capture, and the development process for printed circuit boards.
• Experience with a wide variety of automation components.
• The ability to communicate eloquently and work well within a team.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented environment.

To be eligible for this internship, you must:

• Be studying, or recently completed, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or qualification at NZQA level 6-10. If your study has been completed, the closing date of your final semester should be less than 12 months ago.
• Be studying, or has studied, science, technology, engineering, design or business at a New Zealand tertiary education institute.

Why join Levno?

• You’ll join a team of the most amazing humans who work hard and get on really well with each other!
• Kick-start your career in a nurturing and fast-paced environment.
• You’ll get comprehensive induction and on-the-job training.
• You’ll get to be part of a multi-award winning business. Grow with us and share in our success!

To express your interest in becoming our Embedded Engineering Intern this Summer, please apply and tell us your story!