Engineer I - Research and Development

Vermeer Corporation • Ames, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Are you a disruptive innovator who is passionate about applying new technology to real world customer needs? In this role, you will analyze, innovate, design, develop and test proof of concepts for stakeholder evaluation. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced, hands-on team who can use their creativity to solve customer articulated and unarticulated needs.

Requirements

• Four year college degree in Agricultural, Computer, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of four years' experience.
• Proficient in Solidworks or equivalent CAD tool.
• Proficient in gathering and evaluating data logs.
• Understands product development activities to release successful products from a performance standpoint.
• Ability to operate, test and troubleshoot mobile equipment.
• Knowledge of customer satisfaction, machine manufacture, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in C++, Python and Mathlab preferred.
• Proficient in Design of Experiment preferred.
• Familiarity with robotics, perception sensors and control system theory.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and design profitable solutions for the agricultural and construction industry.
• Determine the articulated and unarticulated needs of global customers through research and observation.
• Create and evaluate proof of concepts to validate the idea for further evaluation by the stakeholders. Demonstrate to team members, customers or dealers the product needs to better define the product.
• Fosters dealer or stakeholder relationships to research unidentified needs and to perform validation.

What This Job Offers

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