Electrical Engineer Internship Summer 2027

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

What You’ll Do

1. Assist in the design and integration of control systems and vehicle electronics using foundational electrical engineering principles.

2. Support the creation and maintenance of electrical schematics using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools such as Zuken E3 or AutoCAD.

3. Help troubleshoot Controller Area Network (CAN) systems including tools like CANalyzer or Vector CANoe and perform basic diagnostics using multimeters and oscilloscopes.

4. Participate in testing and validation activities using data acquisition and analysis tools such as Dewesoft, MATLAB, or nCode.

5. Contribute to documentation and design tracking using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Dassault Systems 3DX, including exposure to Engineering Change Notification (ECN) processes.

6. Learn about and support the application of functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 in system design and testing.

What We’re Looking For

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering, or relative equivalent discipline.

- Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles, especially in control systems and vehicle electronics.

- Exposure to CAD tools (e.g., Zuken E3, AutoCAD), CAN protocols (e.g., SAE J1939), and data acquisition tools (e.g., MATLAB, Dewesoft).

- Interest in learning about functional safety and engineering change processes.

- Willingness to perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting in lab or field environments.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills with a growth mindset.

Travel

- Occasional travel is expected of this position.

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 hr@vermeer.com.

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