Who We Are
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.
Work Shift
1 - First ShiftJob Summary
The Systems Engineer Intern assists in the effort to develop, test, and implement control systems in accordance with Vermeer standards and initiatives. This role helps develop electrical and control system design standards, reviews electrical/control system prototypes and performs audits.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Exhibit the Vermeer characteristics of caring culture, demonstrating agility, customer focused and stewardship while modeling the associated behaviors.
2. Help develop and write control systems specifications that direct software code development and test in application software code to specification. Perform tests and simulations on software and hardware.
3. Review wiring diagrams and schematics; help design wire harness, control panel, sensor mounting, and wire routing and specify control system components.
4. Help identify electrical quality and reliability issues and implement solutions.
5. Consult on electrical/control systems i.e. assist in building prototypes that utilize control systems; assist with control systems design changes related on existing machines and provide documentation required to implement changes.
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma required.
- Current student pursing a Bachelor's degree in Control, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Previous internship is a plus.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Ability to create electrical drawings and build electrical harnesses.
- Ability to complete machine control system testing and computer-based electro-hydraulic control system design.
- Knowledge of electrical, electronics and controls.
- Effective organization and project management skills.
- Ability to create accurate, professional and error-free documents in a timely manner.
- Demonstration of good oral and written communication skills.
Work Location
ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at [email protected].
Interested? We’d love to get to know you.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Control, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
- Ability to create electrical drawings and build electrical harnesses
- Ability to complete machine control system testing and computer-based electro-hydraulic control system design
- Knowledge of electrical systems, electronics, and controls
- Effective organization and project management skills
- Ability to create accurate, professional, error-free documents in a timely manner
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Previous internship experience
What We Do
Do More At Work, In Life, For Others As a leading manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment, Vermeer relies on a team of more than 3,500 strong making a real impact. Around the world, Vermeer team members are rolling up their sleeves to design, build and support tough yellow iron built for customers feeding and fueling their communities, managing natural resources and connecting people to the necessities of life. Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, U.S.A., Vermeer employs team members around the world, with regional offices in Brazil, the Netherlands and Singapore; additional manufacturing facilities in South Dakota and Tianjin; and more than 600 dealers located around the world. We’re not just proud of what we do, we’re proud of how we do it: we put others first, we build the best and we give back. Built upon a legacy of innovation and grit, Vermeer has continued to listen to and meet the needs of customers across the globe for more than 70 years. We are rooted in our 4P Philosophy – Principles, People, Product and Profit – and these are the core values that drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business. Proud to be a family-owned and -operated company, Vermeer serves as a leading example of successful family business. Since 1948, Vermeer has built a strong foundation grounded in values and led by those in pursuit of progress and a heart for others. Our influence is real and felt around the world. Vermeer machines are made to equip our customers to do more across a diverse group of important markets including underground construction, surface mining, tree care, environmental and agricultural industries. The equipment we design, build and support helps make our world go. And our people are doing the same thing – moving their communities, industries and causes forward.
