Systems Engineer Intern

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 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].

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