Engineering Technician - Electrical

Vermeer; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. This role involves producing, testing, and operating prototype machinery and electrical components in collaboration with engineers to develop electrical solutions for Vermeer machines.

The candidate should learn new skills, be capable of operating heavy equipment, and have a background in mechanical or technician work. This onsite role travels occasionally and is on first shift on a Vermeer campus.

Qualifications

• Technical training or trade program in a relevant field is preferred.
• 3+ years of mechanical, agricultural, or technician experience or equivalent training.
• Fundamental knowledge to safely operate tools and complete processes.
• Fundamental knowledge in diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Fundamental knowledge of testing procedures for functions and limits.

Responsibilities

• Create prototype and/or new parts and electrical harnesses for existing machine components.
• Perform tests on various machines.
• Assist with machines through production implementation.
• Organize and inspect parts for engineering.
• Document and record test reports, project challenges and changes to machine components.

Skills

Machining/assembly experience

Electrical diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Safety with tools

Education

Technical School or skilled trade program in auto tech, diesel tech, industrial systems tech or related field

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Electrical harnesses

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 the type of person who likes to produce, test, and operate prototype machinery and electrical components? In this role you will be working with our engineers to create electrical solutions to perform testing on Vermeer machines. We’re looking for someone who is capable of learning new skills and is not afraid to operate heavy equipment.

What You’ll Do

1. Create prototype and/or new parts and electrical harnesses for existing machine components.
2. Perform tests on various machines.
3. Assist with machines through production implementation.
4. Organize and inspect parts for engineering.
5. Document and record test reports, project challenges and changes to machine components.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical School or skilled trade program in auto tech, diesel tech, industrial systems tech, ag systems tech or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous mechanical, agricultural, or technician experience and/or job training.
• Fundamental knowledge to safely operate tools and complete assigned processes.
• Fundamental knowledge in diagnostics and trouble shooting.
• Fundamental knowledge of testing procedures for functions and operation level limits.

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.

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].

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.