Design Engineer – CAD & Testing for Heavy Equipment

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

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Greenville, SC, seeks a hands-on design engineer to contribute to the research, design, build, and testing of new construction and agricultural equipment. You will be part of a team responsible for creating reliable machines that support infrastructure and food/fuel supply chains.

The role emphasizes applying engineering principles, CAD modeling, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Occasional travel supports project goals and field testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agriculture, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to identify root causes of component failures.
• Knowledge of FEA, hydraulics, electronics, engine systems, statistics, strength of materials.

Responsibilities

• Understand engineering principles to analyze data and develop CAD models to optimize design opportunities.
• Apply engineering principles to invent, design, document, build and test new solutions using CAD tools.
• Use SolidWorks, PDMWorks, ECN 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 execute projects and expand knowledge of Vermeer engineering functions.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

Engineering analysis

Design for manufacturability

Team collaboration

Education

Four-year engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agriculture or Electrical

Tools

PDMWorks

ECN tools

Job description

Vermeer Corporation in Greenville, SC, seeks a hands-on design engineer to contribute to the research, design, build, and testing of new construction and agricultural equipment. You will be part of a team responsible for creating reliable machines that support infrastructure and food/fuel supply chains.

The role emphasizes applying engineering principles, CAD modeling, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Occasional travel supports project goals and field testing.