Engineer Technician II - Electrical

ISU Research Park; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer seeks a detail-oriented technician to support engineering and production in Ames, IA. You will help design, test, and implement solutions for production models and prototypes, and lead machine testing across multiple departments. Strong hands-on skills, safety focus, and documentation are essential.

You will organize parts, support marketing/service/sales as needed, and record changes to machines. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associate degree from a technical school or related field preferred.
• Minimum five years of mechanical, agricultural, or technician experience or relevant training.
• Strong understanding of design guidelines and electrical/hydraulic standards.
• Ability to safely operate tools and follow procedures.
• Experience with AG tractors, loaders, and CDL is a plus.
• Experience with report writing, data gathering, testing and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Create prototype and/or new parts for existing machines.
• Lead the testing on various machines.
• Lead machines through production implementation in Machine Shop, Welding, Paint and Assembly.
• Assist Marketing, Service, and Sales as required.
• Organize, inspect, and check in parts for Engineering.
• Lead a safe work environment in building, operating, and testing prototypes.
• Document and record test reports, project challenges and changes to machines.
• Communicate concepts for new ideas to improve Vermeer products.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Agricultural equipment

Diagnostics

Education

High School diploma

Technical associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Are you the type of person who is a life-long learner and has a keen eye for detail and a passion for precision? In this role you will troubleshoot and assist in the implementation of innovative solutions to current production models as well as new prototypes. We’re looking for an individual with hands-on experience that can assist engineering teams with designing, developing, testing, and implementing solutions for various engineering projects.

What You’ll Do

1. Create prototype and/or new parts for existing machines.
2. Lead the testing on various machines.
3. Lead machines through production implementation in the following departments: Machine Shop, Welding, Paint and Assembly.
4. Assist Marketing, Service, and Sales as required.
5. Organize, inspect, and check in parts for Engineering.
6. Lead a safe work environment in building, operating, and testing prototypes.
7. Document and record test reports, project challenges and all changes to the machines.
8. Communicate and develop concepts for new and unique ideas to improve Vermeer products.

What We’re Looking For

• - High School diploma required.
• - Associate degree from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program in design technology, computer science, industrial systems technology, or related field is preferred.
• - Minimum five years previous Mechanical, Agricultural, or technician experience and/or job training; and/or combination of education and experience required.
• - Strong understanding of design guidelines and electrical and hydraulic standards, along with the ability to teach the skills.
• - Demonstrate detailed knowledge operating company products and customer experience expectations for those products.
• - Demonstrate detailed knowledge to safely operate tools and complete assigned processes.
• - Understanding of equipment operation: AG tractor, loader, CDL, etc.
• - Experience with computer equipment including report writing, data gathering, testing and diagnostics.
• - Demonstrate detailed knowledge in the areas of diagnostics and trouble shooting. Provides technical support to go customer/dealer facing in the event of field related issues arise both from a machine health and applications perspective.
• - Demonstrate detailed knowledge testing products for functions and operation level limits, including customer use or application expectations.
• - Ability to communicate input in a constructive way to alter and improve output of other areas.
• - Ability to proofread other's documents and communicate feedback

Travel

• - Occasional travel is expected of this position.

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

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.