Engineer Technician II - Electrical

Vermeer•Ames, IA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Vermeer is seeking an Engineer Technician II - Electrical to support engineering teams with designing, developing, testing, and implementing solutions for current production models and new prototypes. The role involves troubleshooting, creating prototype parts, leading machine testing and production implementation, and helping improve Vermeer products. This position is onsite and occasionally requires travel.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least five years of previous Mechanical, Agricultural, or technician experience and/or job training, or a combination of education and experience.
Strong understanding of design guidelines and electrical and hydraulic standards, and the ability to teach these skills.
Detailed knowledge of operating company products and customer experience expectations for those products.
Detailed knowledge of safely operating tools and completing assigned processes.
Understanding of equipment operation, such as AG tractors, loaders, and CDL vehicles.
Experience with computer equipment, including report writing, data gathering, testing, and diagnostics.
Detailed knowledge of diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Ability to communicate constructive input and proofread documents and provide feedback.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program in design technology, computer science, industrial systems technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Create prototype and/or new parts for existing machines.
Lead testing on various machines.
Lead machines through production implementation in the Machine Shop, Welding, Paint, and Assembly departments.
Assist Marketing, Service, and Sales as required.
Organize, inspect, and check in parts for Engineering.
Promote a safe work environment while building, operating, and testing prototypes.
Document and record test reports, project challenges, and all changes to machines.
Communicate and develop concepts for new ideas to improve Vermeer products.
Provide technical support for customer- or dealer-facing field issues related to machine health and applications.
Test products for functionality and operational limits, including customer-use or application expectations.
Communicate constructive feedback to improve the output of other areas and proofread documents.