Engineering Technician - Metallurgy

Vermeer Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation is seeking a hands-on engineering technician in Pella, IA. You will assist engineering teams with designing, developing, testing, and implementing solutions for production models and new prototypes.

The role requires practical mechanical experience, the ability to test machines, and collaboration across machine shop, welding, paint and assembly. Occasional travel is expected; onsite work at a Vermeer campus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Degree from a technical school or skilled trades program preferred.
• Minimum three years mechanical, agricultural, or technician experience.
• Understanding of design guidelines and electrical/hydraulic standards.
• Knowledge operating Vermeer products and safety practices.
• Ability to operate tools safely and complete processes.
• Understanding of AG tractors, loaders, CDL, and related equipment.
• Experience with report writing, data gathering, testing and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Experience testing products for function and limits.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers and teammates.
• Develop engineering relationships and metrics to improve customer solutions.
• Communicate input constructively to improve outputs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of prototype and/or new parts for existing machines.
• Perform tests on various machines.
• Assist machines through production implementation in the following departments: Machine Shop, Welding, Paint and Assembly.
• Assist Marketing, Service, and Sales as required.
• Organize, inspect, and check in parts for Engineering.
• Document and record test reports, project challenges and all changes to the machines.
• Communicate new and unique ideas to improve Vermeer products.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Technician skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Electrical standards

Hydraulic standards

Design guidelines

Education

Technical school degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Data collection software

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.

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 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

• Assist in the creation of prototype and/or new parts for existing machines.
• Perform tests on various machines.
• Assist machines through production implementation in the following departments: Machine Shop, Welding, Paint and Assembly.
• Assist Marketing, Service, and Sales as required.
• Organize, inspect, and check in parts for Engineering.
• Document and record test reports, project challenges and all changes to the machines.
• Communicate new and unique ideas to improve Vermeer products.

What We’re Looking For

• High School diploma required.
• Degree from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program in automotive technology, diesel technology, industrial systems technology, ag systems technology or related field is preferred.
• Minimum three years previous Mechanical, Agricultural, or technician experience and/or job training; and/or combination of education and experience required.
• Understanding of design guidelines and electrical and hydraulic standards.
• Demonstrate broad fundamental knowledge operating company products.
• Demonstrate broad fundamental 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 broad fundamental knowledge in the areas of diagnostics and trouble shooting.
• Demonstrate broad fundamental knowledge testing products for functions and operation level limits.
• Build positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness with customers and co-workers.
• Develop a network of engineering relationships and relevant metrics to improve Vermeer customer solutions and driving critical success metrics.
• Communicate input in a constructive way to improve output of other areas.

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].