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.

　　Job Summary

　　Work Shift

　　1 - First Shift

　　The Engineering Technician II produces, tests, and operates prototype machinery. This position suggests improvements to current production models or possible new prototypes. A level of mastery including competency and experience demonstrating both practical and theoretical understanding of most or all listed skills.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

　　Exhibit the Vermeer characteristics of caring culture, demonstrating agility, customer focused and stewardship while modeling the associated behaviors.

　　Create prototype and/or new parts for existing machines.

　　Lead the testing on various machines.

　　Lead machines through production implementation in the following departments: Machine Shop, Welding, Paint and Assembly.

　　Assist Marketing, Service, and Sales as required.

　　Organize, inspect, and check in parts for Engineering.

　　Lead a safe work environment in building, operating, and testing prototypes.

　　Document and record test reports, project challenges and all changes to the machines.

　　Communicate and develop concepts for new and unique ideas to improve Vermeer products.

　　Education and/or Experience

　　High School diploma required.

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

　　Minimum 5 years previous Mechanical, Agricultural, or technician experience and/or job training; and/or combination of education and experience required.

　　Other Skills and Abilities

　　Strong understanding of design guidelines and electrical and hydraulic standards, along with the ability to teach the skills.

　　Demonstrate detailed knowledge operating company products and customer experience expectations for those products.

　　Demonstrate detailed knowledge to safely operate tools and complete assigned processes.

　　Understanding of equipment operation: AG tractor, loader, CDL, etc.

　　Experience with computer equipment including report writing, data gathering, testing and diagnostics.

　　Demonstrate detailed knowledge in the areas of diagnostics and trouble shooting. Provides technical support to go customer/dealer facing in the event of field related issues arise both from a machine health and applications perspective.

　　Demonstrate detailed knowledge testing products for functions and operation level limits, including customer use or application expectations.

　　Ability to build positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness with customers and co-workers.

　　Ability to communicate input in a constructive way to alter and improve output of other areas.

　　Ability to proofread others documents and communicate feedback.

　　Demonstration of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

　　Essential Functions

　　Standing: Continuously

　　Sitting: Frequently

　　Walking: Frequently

　　Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral

　　Twisting: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)

　　Bending - Trunk: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)

　　Bending - Neck

　　: Occasionally (up to 25 degree flex and 30 degree extension for up to 2 minutes)

　　Elevated Work/Reach: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)

　　Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)

　　Climbing: Occasionally

　　Pulling: Rarely (u to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

　　Pushing: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

　　RH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

　　LH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

　　RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)

　　LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)

　　Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)

　　Horizontal Lift: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

　　Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)

　　Travel

　　Up to 30% domestic and/or international travel by car or plane may be required.

　　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

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　　Interested? We'd love to get to know you.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.