Engineering Technician — Prototyping & Testing

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

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.