Engineer II - Design

Vermeer Corporation • Pella, IA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Vermeer is hiring an Engineer II - Design to research, analyze, design, build, and test new construction and agricultural equipment. The role influences the design of welded structures, engine systems, and hydraulic equipment. The engineer applies engineering principles and industry knowledge to develop and optimize designs, create CAD models, document solutions, produce prototypes, and verify equipment performance and reliability through testing.

The position works in a team environment and collaborates with stakeholders and cross-functional partners to execute projects and support team goals. The role is based onsite at a Vermeer campus, with occasional travel expected.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, or Electrical Engineering and two years of experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to identify the root cause of manufactured or purchased component failures.
• Knowledge of FEA, hydraulics, electronics, engine systems, statistics, strength of materials, and product durability and serviceability.
• Ability to create robust designs, identify changes early in the design process, and recognize design commonality.
• Ability to provide informative, professional assistance to the public, customers, and coworkers, and maintain positive interpersonal relationships that encourage openness.
• Ability to operate simple mechanic tools and wrenches, assembly hand tools, a drill press, lathe, band saw, and assembly power tools.
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources to meet internal customer needs and schedules and respond promptly to production questions and crises with solutions.
• Ability to understand material strength, fatigue strength, and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and develop CAD models to identify design optimization opportunities, applying FEA skills.
• Apply technical knowledge and engineering principles to invent, design, document, build, and test solutions using CAD tools.
• Use SolidWorks, PDMWorks, ECN tools, and other design tools to produce prototype parts.
• Work collaboratively and assist team members in meeting team and individual goals.
• Coordinate, execute, and review machine testing results to verify designs meet performance and reliability criteria.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional partners to execute projects, while developing sound knowledge of Vermeer engineering functions.
• Identify root causes of manufactured or purchased component failures.
• Manage time and resources to meet internal customer needs and schedules, and respond to production questions and crises with solutions.
• Evaluate material strengths, fatigue strength, and manufacturability to select appropriate configurations and materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level