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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.
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Are you passionate about embedded systems and excited to bring intelligent machines to life? As an Embedded Software Engineer Intern at Vermeer, you’ll help develop and test the software that powers our next-generation equipment. This internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow into a full-time engineering role upon graduation.What You’ll Do
1. Assist in developing and testing embedded software using C, C++, or MATLAB/Simulink for real-time control systems.
2. Support integration and debugging of control systems using Controller Area Network (CAN) protocols (e.g., SAE J1939) and tools such as CANalyzer or Vector CANoe.
3. Help develop Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and contribute to User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) design using platforms like Qt or LabVIEW.
4. Participate in Agile development practices and DevOps workflows, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using tools such as Git and GitHub.
5. Collaborate with engineers to support system validation and documentation using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., 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 (International Organization for Standardization – Road Vehicles Functional Safety) and IEC 61508 (International Electrotechnical Commission – Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Systems).
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Exposure to embedded programming and control systems through coursework or hands-on projects.
- Familiarity with CAN protocols, HMI development, and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS or VxWorks is a plus.
- Interest in robotics, automation, and software development for intelligent equipment.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, 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.
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