Design Engineer - CAD, Prototyping & Testing (Onsite)

Vermeer; Moonville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking an experienced design engineer to research, design, build and test new construction and agricultural equipment. You will work on CAD models, prototypes and valve/engine systems to improve performance on campus.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a team setting, applying mechanical engineering principles, and using SolidWorks/PDMWorks to deliver robust solutions. Onsite work and occasional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agriculture or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to identify the root cause of manufactured or purchased component failures.
• Knowledge in FEA, hydraulics, electronics, engine systems, statistics, strength of materials, durability and serviceability of products.
• Ability to create robust design, identify changes early in the design progress and to recognize design commonality.
• Ability to operate simple mechanics tools and wrenches, assembly hand tools, drill press, lathe, band saw and assembly power tools.
• Ability to develop a test plan, submit a detailed corporate test request, be present during execution of the test, and review/process test data, providing meaningful results.

Responsibilities

• Understand engineering principles to analyze data and/or develop CAD models to optimize design opportunities.
• Apply technical knowledge and engineering principles to invent, design, document, build and test new solutions for assigned industry using CAD tools.
• Use SolidWorks, PDMWorks, ECN tools and other design tools to produce prototype parts.
• Work in a team environment to meet team goals and metrics.
• Test design changes to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Build relationships to successfully execute on projects and to grow in knowledge of the Vermeer engineering functions.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

FEA

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDMWorks

ECN tools

Job description

Vermeer is seeking an experienced design engineer to research, design, build and test new construction and agricultural equipment. You will work on CAD models, prototypes and valve/engine systems to improve performance on campus.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a team setting, applying mechanical engineering principles, and using SolidWorks/PDMWorks to deliver robust solutions. Onsite work and occasional travel are expected.