Electrical Engineering Technician
Vermeer · Ames, IA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Vermeer (industrial) in Ames, IA. In this role you will troubleshoot and assist in the implementation of innovative solutions to current production models as well as new prototypes.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Iowa: typical posted base $104k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 9 reliability engineer openings in Iowa, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 8 other live reliability postings in Iowa.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $104k–$130k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 78%
- EHS / safety 56%
- Lean 44%
- Six Sigma 33%
- TPM 33%
- SAP 33%
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Job Summary
Are you the type of person who is a life-long learner and has a keen eye for detail and a passion for precision? In this role you will troubleshoot and assist in the implementation of innovative solutions to current production models as well as new prototypes. We’re looking for an individual with hands-on experience that can assist engineering teams with designing, developing, testing, and implementing solutions for various engineering projects.
What You’ll Do
1. Create prototype and/or new parts for existing machines.
2. Lead the testing on various machines.
3. Lead machines through production implementation in the following departments: Machine Shop, Welding, Paint and Assembly.
4. Assist Marketing, Service, and Sales as required.
5. Organize, inspect, and check in parts for Engineering.
6. Lead a safe work environment in building, operating, and testing prototypes.
7. Document and record test reports, project challenges and all changes to the machines.
8. Communicate and develop concepts for new and unique ideas to improve Vermeer products.
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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 Shift
What We’re Looking For
- •High School diploma required.
- •Associate 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 five years previous Mechanical, Agricultural, or technician experience and/or job training; and/or combination of education and experience required.
- •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 communicate input in a constructive way to alter and improve output of other areas.
- •Ability to proofread other's documents and communicate feedback
Travel
- •Occasional travel is expected of this position.
A background as an electrical technician, electronics technician, test technician, electronics technician, test technician, electromechanical technician, test technician, electro mechanical technician or equipment service technician desired.
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.
Interested? We’d love to get to know you.