Engineer Technician II - Electrical

Vermeer Corporation • Ames, IA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Vermeer is seeking an Engineer Technician II - Electrical to assist engineering teams with designing, developing, testing, and implementing solutions for engineering projects. The role troubleshoots and helps implement innovations for current production models and new prototypes. It requires hands-on technical experience, attention to detail, and a focus on precision.

The position is based onsite at a Vermeer campus and works the first shift. Occasional travel is expected. The role also supports Marketing, Service, and Sales as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 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, with 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 equipment.
• Experience using computer equipment for report writing, data gathering, testing, and diagnostics.
• Detailed knowledge of diagnostics and troubleshooting, and ability to provide technical support for customer- or dealer-facing field issues involving machine health and applications.
• Detailed knowledge of testing products for function and operating limits, including customer-use or application expectations.
• Ability to provide constructive input to improve the output of other areas.
• Ability to proofread others’ documents and communicate 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 when building, operating, and testing prototypes.
• Document and record test reports, project challenges, and changes to machines.
• Communicate and develop concepts for new ideas to improve Vermeer products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED