Design Engineer I — CAD, Prototyping & Testing

Vermeer Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation seeks an engineer to research, design, build, and test new construction and agricultural equipment. You will design in a team setting, using CAD tools to create robust solutions that improve machine performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes applying engineering principles, collaborating across projects, and contributing to the development of equipment that serves global infrastructure and food production needs. Onsite work and occasional travel apply.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agriculture or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to identify root causes of component failures.
• Knowledge of FEA, hydraulics, electronics, engines, stats, durability and serviceability.

Responsibilities

• Understand engineering principles to analyze data and/or develop CAD models to optimize design opportunities.
• Apply technical knowledge to design, document, build and test new solutions using CAD tools.
• Use SolidWorks, PDMWorks and ECN tools to produce prototype parts.
• Collaborate in a team to meet goals and metrics.
• Test design changes to improve performance and reliability.
• Build relationships to advance projects and learn Vermeer engineering functions.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Agriculture/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDMWorks

ECN tools

Job description

Vermeer Corporation seeks an engineer to research, design, build, and test new construction and agricultural equipment. You will design in a team setting, using CAD tools to create robust solutions that improve machine performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes applying engineering principles, collaborating across projects, and contributing to the development of equipment that serves global infrastructure and food production needs. Onsite work and occasional travel apply.