Design Engineer

Vermeer Corporation • Piedmont, SC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you the type of person who is hands-on and likes to be an integral part of the design of construction and agricultural equipment? In this role you will research, design, build, and test new equipment. We’re looking for someone to work in a team environment designing equipment that will feed the people and build the infrastructure of the world.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agriculture of Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to identify the root cause of manufactured or purchased component failures.
• Knowledge in the FEA, hydraulics, electronics, engine systems, statistics, strength of materials, durability and serviceability of products.
• Ability to create robust design, identify changes early in the design progress and to recognize design commonality.
• Ability to operate simple mechanics tools and wrenches, assembly hand tools, drill press, lathe, band saw and assembly power tools.
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources to meet the needs and schedules of internal customers and respond immediately to production questions and crisis with solutions.
• Ability to understand material strengths, fatigue strength, and manufacturability to ensure that the right configuration and materials are utilized.
• Ability to develop a test plan, submit a detailed corporate test request, be present during execution of the test, and review/process test data, providing meaningful results.

Responsibilities

• Understand engineering principals to analyze data and/or develop CAD models to optimize design opportunities.
• Apply technical knowledge and engineering principles to invent, design, document, build and test new solutions for assigned industry using CAD tools.
• Use SolidWorks, PDMWorks, ECN tools and other design tools to produce prototype parts.
• Work in a team environment to meet team goals and metrics.
• Test design changes to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Build relationships to successfully execute on projects and to grow in knowledge of the Vermeer engineering functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees