Test Engineering Intern: Prototyping & Instrumentation

Vermeer Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Iowa is seeking a Test Engineer Intern to support instrumented and cyclic testing of engineering prototypes, ensuring reliability standards for production units. You will assist in fabricating, disassembling, and reassembling test parts and document results.

Ideal candidates are current engineering students with hands-on aptitude, strong communication skills, and a desire to contribute to real-world testing and product development on the Vermeer campus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Current student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous internship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Vermeer caring culture, agility, customer focus, and stewardship.
• Help plan, coordinate, and implement sequence of testing for test units.
• Document accurate test results and testing procedures.
• Justify test duration, duty cycles, and methods for duplicating field conditions.
• Disassemble test units and inspect components for defects and specifications.

Skills

Good oral and written communication

Teamwork

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

High School diploma

Pursuing Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Soldering station

Drill press

Hand tools

VOM meter

Job description

Vermeer Corporation in Iowa is seeking a Test Engineer Intern to support instrumented and cyclic testing of engineering prototypes, ensuring reliability standards for production units. You will assist in fabricating, disassembling, and reassembling test parts and document results.

Ideal candidates are current engineering students with hands-on aptitude, strong communication skills, and a desire to contribute to real-world testing and product development on the Vermeer campus.