Engineer I - Electrical (Engineering Development Program 2027)

Vermeer; Pella (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation is seeking an electrical engineer to design, develop, and validate electrical systems for our advanced industrial equipment across agricultural and construction platforms. You will contribute to reliable solutions that move the world forward.

You’ll work with control systems, vehicle electronics, CAD schematics, CAN networks (SAE J1939), testing tools, and PLM collaboration, in a hybrid work environment with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering required.
• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering, especially in control systems.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools such as Zuken E3 or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with CAN protocols (SAE J1939) and signaling basics.
• Experience with data acquisition/analysis tools (Dewesoft, MATLAB, nCode).
• Exposure to functional safety standards (ISO 26262/IEC 61508).
• Knowledge of PLM/ECN systems like Dassault 3DX.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and integration of control systems and vehicle electronics using foundational electrical engineering principles.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics using CAD tools such as Zuken E3 or AutoCAD.
• Assist in the implementation and troubleshooting of CAN systems, SAE J1939 protocols and physical layer design.
• Conduct diagnostics and testing of electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition software (Dewesoft, MATLAB, nCode).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hardware-in-the-loop testing and reliability.
• Contribute to design tracking and collaboration through PLM systems such as Dassault 3DX.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Control systems

Vehicle electronics

CAN protocols SAE J1939

Data acquisition & analysis tools

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

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

Tools

Zuken E3

AutoCAD

Dewesoft

MATLAB

nCode

Dassault 3DX / PLM

Job description

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift 1 - First Shift

Job Summary

Are you someone who thrives on solving complex electrical challenges and enjoys working with cutting-edge technology? In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and validation of electrical systems for Vermeer's advanced industrial equipment, ranging from agricultural and construction machinery to utility and environmental solutions. Your work will directly support our mission to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that move the world forward.

What You'll Do

1. Support the design and integration of control systems and vehicle electronics using foundational electrical engineering principles.
2. Develop and maintain electrical schematics using computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as Zuken E3 or AutoCAD.
3. Assist in the implementation and troubleshooting of Controller Area Network (CAN) systems, including Society of Automtive Engineers (SAE) J1939 protocols and physical layer design.
4. Conduct diagnostics and testing of electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition software (e.g., Dewesoft, MATLAB, nCode).
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and ensure system reliability.
6. Contribute to design tracking and collaboration through product lifecycle management (PLM) systems such as Dassault Systems 3DX or equivalent.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering (or related discipline), or equivalent education and experience.
• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles, especially in control systems and vehicle electronics.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., Zuken E3 or AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with CAN protocols (e.g., SAE J1939) and physical layer aspects such as signal integrity, termination, and wiring.
• Basic experience with data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g., Dewesoft, MATLAB, nCode).
• Exposure to functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262 or IEC 61508) and understanding of safety lifecycle principles.
• Knowledge of PLM and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) systems like Dassault Systems 3DX or equivalent.
• Demonstrated willingness to perform hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and analysis on physical equipment in lab or field environments.

Travel

Occasional travel is expected of this position.

Work Location

HYBRID: Some of a team member's day-to-day work may be best done at a location other than a Vermeer campus. Discuss specific arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail].