Electrical Engineering Intern: CAD, CAN & System Testing

Vermeer; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking an engineering student to assist in designing and integrating control systems and vehicle electronics on our campus in Iowa. You will work with CAD tools to create schematics and help troubleshoot CAN networks using CANoe/CANalyzer, while gaining hands-on experience with data acquisition and validation.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree with foundational knowledge of electrical principles, CAD exposure, and a willingness to learn functional safety concepts in

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles, especially in control systems and vehicle electronics.
• Exposure to CAD tools (e.g., Zuken E3, AutoCAD), CAN protocols (e.g., SAE J1939), and data acquisition tools (e.g., MATLAB, Dewesoft).
• Interest in learning about functional safety and engineering change processes.
• Willingness to perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting in lab or field environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and integration of control systems and vehicle electronics using foundational electrical engineering principles.
• Support the creation and maintenance of electrical schematics using CAD tools such as Zuken E3 or AutoCAD.
• Help troubleshoot CAN systems including tools like CANalyzer or Vector CANoe and perform basic diagnostics using multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Participate in testing and validation activities using data acquisition and analysis tools such as Dewesoft, MATLAB, or nCode.
• Contribute to documentation and design tracking using PLM systems such as Dassault Systems 3DX, including exposure to ECN processes.
• Learn about and support the application of functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 in system design and testing.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Control systems

Vehicle electronics

CAD tools

CAN (J1939)

Data acquisition

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering, or related field

Tools

Zuken E3

AutoCAD

CANoe

CANalyzer

MATLAB

Dewesoft

Job description

Vermeer is seeking an engineering student to assist in designing and integrating control systems and vehicle electronics on our campus in Iowa. You will work with CAD tools to create schematics and help troubleshoot CAN networks using CANoe/CANalyzer, while gaining hands-on experience with data acquisition and validation.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering degree with foundational knowledge of electrical principles, CAD exposure, and a willingness to learn functional safety concepts in