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Senior Engineer - Embedded Hardware

Job in Ames, Story County, Iowa, 50011, USA
Listing for: Vermeer
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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

Job Summary

Are you the type of engineer who likes to take on tough and challenging problems and create innovative solutions for them? Vermeer is looking for a self-motivated Embedded Hardware Engineer who is a creative thinker looking to solve unique problems. In this role you will develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain electronic hardware for control and sensing systems. In addition, you will assist with development of software that interfaces and drive the electronics.

In this position, you will be part of a team to use your experiences in embedded hardware design and control system theory to develop unique embedded system solutions for harsh off-highway jobsites.

What You’ll Do
  • Responsible for developing, integrating, testing, debugging, and commissioning of embedded hardware control and sensing systems deployed in off-highway equipment.
  • Support and contribute to S/W development for GUI (Kivy, matplotlib), Ethernet (network configuration & driver support), CAN (J1939), driver modifications, I2C, Database (SQL and Structure).
  • Lead other engineers to ensure the systems are robust and functional in harsh off-road environments by leading development of environmental and EMC requirements and tests for system hardware and applying industry standards and regulatory requirements where applicable.
  • Lead the definition, analysis, and allocation of hardware requirements, along with developing system level testing approaches and procedures.
  • Provide technical expertise and leadership, design reviews and assessments for high-complexity systems, including managing and mentoring less-experienced engineers.
  • Conduct make/buy decision analysis and work with suppliers to purchase, build, and test the electrical equipment designed for both production quantities and small prototype builds.
  • Lead co-workers in maintaining an orderly electrical engineering work environment that embraces 5S principles for physical equipment, digital records, and software code.
  • What We’re Looking For
    • Four
      -year college degree in the field of Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Aerospace or Software Engineering with a minimum of eight years related experience or other two or four-year college degree with a minimum of fourteen years of related experience. Master of Science preferred.
    • Expert in electronic design automation tools, including a demonstrated ability in schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit analysis, and other specialized engineering software is required. Experience with Altium ECAD tools is preferred.
    • Strong experience with embedded software environments, such as Python, C, and C++ required. Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS is preferred.
    • In depth knowledge with serial interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and UART required. Knowledge of advanced protocols such as USB, CAN, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi preferred.
    • Extensive experience in embedded control and sensing, power electronics, robotic, and/or guidance system design for offroad worksites and machine solutions.
    • Good practical experience in engineering development processes, troubleshooting, and project management.
    • Experience in product development and field work of embedded systems for sensing or control in outdoor construction or field research situations found in petroleum, geophysical, or mining industries.
    Travel

    Occasional travel is expected of this position.

    Work Location

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    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  or at

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

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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