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
Are you the type of person who is quick to learn, diligent and detail-oriented? In this role you will collaborate with engineering, service, and other subject matter experts to create technical documentation for machine-specific service manuals. We’re looking for individuals who can think critically, are detail-oriented, imaginative, and that work well collaboratively.What You’ll Do
1. Collaborate and manage relationships with engineering, service, product safety, and other subject matter experts to develop machine-specific content for service manuals using clear and concise language.
2. Revise existing content in manuals, create new content for small models.
3. Complete one or more projects with narrow scope.
4. Create content-related illustrations using 2D/3D graphical programs, digital photographs, and drawings or diagrams from solid models.
5. Research vendor information for specifications, troubleshooting, and repair procedures related to mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical components.
6. Submit draft(s) and collaborate with reviewers (engineering, service, product safety/legal, technical editor) to create a final copy for publishing.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelors degree in a technical field such as industrial design, graphic design, or related field; and/or equivalent combination of education and job-related experience required.
- Ability to use MS Office required.
- Experience with Adobe FrameMaker, Illustrator and Photoshop or similar software required.
- Experience with CAD (Computer Aided Design) software required.
- Mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical experience preferred.
Travel
- Occasional travel is expected of this position.
Work Location
HYBRID: Some of a team member’s day-to-day work may be best done at a location other than a Vermeer campus. Discuss specific 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
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as industrial design, graphic design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience
- Ability to use Microsoft Office
- Experience with Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or similar software
- Experience with CAD software
- Mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical 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.
