Our client is a global industrial leader known for designing and manufacturing highly specialized vehicles and equipment for demanding environments worldwide. They are looking for the next Electrical Engineer to join their team. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, safety, and reliability, this organization supports customers across defense, emergency response, access equipment, and vocational markets. The company is recognized for its innovation-driven culture, commitment to sustainability, and long-standing investment in its workforce. By combining advanced technology with purpose-built design, it continues to deliver mission-critical solutions that perform when it matters most. Apply today!

Work model:

• On-Site
• 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Monday – Friday

What you will do:

• Complete engineering tasks, investigations, and calculations in alignment with company and industry engineering standards and processes
• Assist senior engineers with preparing plans, designs, computation methods, reporting, calculations, evaluation, and investigation
• Hold responsibility for a minimally complex project, with the potential to manage multiple projects
• Partner with external suppliers and other internal engineering or business support teams as needed
• Mentor entry-level technicians, designers, or engineers working on the same project
• Design and integrate circuitry and electrical components in heavy-duty vehicles
• Give technical support for prototype, pilot, and production builds, including resolving manufacturing issues
• Perform other duties as needed

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (electrical engineering preferred)
• 3+ years of related experience
• Proficiency with Controls software, programming languages, and Controller Area Network (CAN)/SAE J1939 protocol
• Proficiency with Energy Storage system and Power Electronics and Machines
• Automotive High Voltage Training or Certification(s)
• Experience with vehicle electrification and integration of high-voltage components in a vehicle
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comprehend simple instructions, understand safety protocols and procedure manuals, interpret technical and scientific journals, and write routine reports
• Ability to make informed decisions following analysis of information and precedents
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills to mentor and review the work of others performing similar work
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

Benefits overview:

• 401k
• Major health insurances
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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Interested and qualified candidates can contact Aaron Christner at (319) 449-1200 or email Aaron at achristner@thepalmergroup.com.

Our client is a global industrial leader specializing in the design and manufacture of highly specialized vehicles and equipment built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments. They are seeking a Test Technician to join a team known for engineering excellence, safety, and reliability across defense, emergency response, access equipment, and vocational markets. Backed by an innovation‑driven culture, a strong commitment to sustainability, and long‑standing investment in its workforce, the organization combines advanced technology with purpose‑built design to deliver mission‑critical solutions that matter. This position plays a key part in validating new product designs, resolving issues on existing products, and providing exceptional technical support to internal teams and customers. Apply now!

Work model:

• On-Site
• 7:00AM – 4:00PM
• Monday – Friday

What you will do:

• Support senior technicians and engineers in testing vehicles and parts/components
• Perform configuration changes and repairs of vehicles and test stands
• Follow appropriate engineering procedures, standards, and specifications
• Provide support in the fabrication and assembly of vehicles and related systems/sub-systems
• Validate new product designs as part of new product development
• Resolve issues on sustaining products
• Provide exemplary support technical support to the customers

What you will need to be successful:

• Heavy duty (diesel) or automotive technician background experience
• Associate Degree with three years of experience in engineering or equivalent
• Operate heavy equipment/machinery or drive vehicles as required for the purposes of testing or material handling
• Communicate effectively and work cross functionally to resolve technical problems including the ability to provide constructive feedback to all levels of the organization
• Technical Diploma with three (3) years of experience in engineering or equivalent
• Ability to travel 10%
• Knowledge of automotive and mechanical terms
• A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or a Telehandler and AWP operator license.
• Ability to adapt to a fast pace environment
• Detail oriented
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Mechanic tool set and tool box 

Benefits overview:  

• 401k
• Major health insurances
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Click here for a complete list of benefits

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Jordan Dougherty at (515) 225-7000 or Jordan at jdougherty@thepalmergroup.com.

Our client, a global industrial leader in vehicle and equipment manufacturing, is seeking a Project Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will help drive engineering projects from initial concept through full production. The position combines hands‑on technical work, cross‑functional coordination, and project oversight to ensure products meet critical performance, quality, and safety expectations while supporting customer and business objectives. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program teams to advance project milestones, resolve technical issues, and contribute to continuous improvement. Interested in learning more? Apply today!

Work model:

• On-Site
• 7:00AM – 4:00PM
• Monday – Friday

What you will do:

• Lead an engineering team of engineers, designers, and technicians
  
• Guide and develop team members through ongoing feedback, training opportunities, and individualized development plans
  
• Oversee department budget, project operating costs, and budget request preparation
  
• Analyze market share and P&L for the product line to strengthen business acumen
  
• Partner with internal and external customers across segments and functions to build strong relationships
  
• Present and justify technical engineering decisions to Engineering leadership and external customers
  
• Deliver projects of moderate complexity on schedule
  
• Execute advanced engineering calculations, investigations, and assignments aligned with industry standards
  
• Produce plans, designs, calculation methods, and technical reports
  
• Advance and refine standard engineering methodologies and procedures
  
• Contribute to the budgeting process by recommending capital improvements and preparing supporting data
  
• Maintain clear communication with suppliers, customers, and external resources on technical matters
  
• Convey project goals and expectations to team members
  
• Uphold proper engineering criteria and drawing standards
  
• Ensure technical activities comply with company policies and procedures
  
• Review designs for performance, safety, and reliability

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years of related experience
• Strong mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems
• Experience with a high-level CAD system

Benefits overview: 

• 401k
• Major health insurances  
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)  
• Click here for a complete list of benefits

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Eric Peterson at (515) 225-7000 or email Eric at epeterson@thepalmergroup.com. 

Our client is a global industrial leader known for designing and manufacturing specialized vehicles and equipment built for the world’s toughest environments. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, safety, and reliability, it serves customers across defense, emergency response, access equipment, and vocational markets. Backed by an innovation‑driven culture and long‑standing investment in its people, the company continues to deliver mission‑critical solutions when they matter most. They are now seeking a Test Engineer to help validate performance, ensure product reliability, and support the development of next‑generation equipment.

Work model:

• On-Site
• 7:00AM – 4:00PM
• Monday – Friday

What you will do:

• Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned as well as general industry engineering standards and processes
• Support senior engineers in the preparation of basic plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting
• Under close supervision, work on projects of limited complexity in a support role
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally
• Assist with establishing of requirements for testing of heavy-duty vehicles and associated equipment according to the needs of the project
• Recommend what equipment resources are necessary to accomplish the test.
• Assist in formulating project estimates
• Assist in creating test plans and implementing them via communication to engineers and technicians
• Create plans for fixtures and test apparatuses and supervise their construction and development
• Coordinate, supervise and monitor progress of testing
• Recommend corrective actions needed to maintain schedule and cost targets
• Communicate the status and results of tests as needed
• Ability to travel 10%
• Support Prototype team member safety discussions
• Research, plan, and execute testing related to standard
• Identify opportunities within defined standards to support the projects

What you will need to be successful:

• Must be hands on person who is willing to get involved with vehicle work
• Good communication/writing skills
• Self-starter that is open to team and independent work
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with Internship experience or six (6) or more months of related work experience
• Experience in automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment

Benefits overview: 

• 401k 
• Major health insurances  
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)  
• Click here for a complete list of benefits 

Interested and qualified candidates can Aaron Christner at (319) 449-1200 or email Aaron at achristner@thepalmergroup.com.  

Our client is a global industrial leader known for designing and manufacturing highly specialized vehicles and equipment built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments. With a strong emphasis on engineering excellence, safety, and reliability, it supports customers across defense, emergency response, access equipment, and vocational markets. The company is recognized for its innovation‑driven culture, commitment to sustainability, and long‑standing investment in its workforce. By combining advanced technology with purpose‑built design, it continues to deliver mission‑critical solutions that perform when it matters most.

The team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to this legacy of innovation and performance. This role will play a key part in developing, refining, and validating mechanical systems and components that meet rigorous performance, durability, and safety standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment. Apply today! 

Work model:

• On-Site
• 7:00AM – 4:00PM
• Monday – Friday

What you will do:

• Perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned as well as general industry engineering standards and processes
• Support senior engineers in the preparation of basic plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues
• Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability
• Perform and Directs preparation of layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material
• Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements
• Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering and communicate status via verbal or written communication

What you will need to be successful:

• Must have at least 6 months to a year of current experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field along with Internship experience or six (6) or more months of related work experience
• Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems
• Experience with a high level CAD system

Benefits overview: 

• 401k
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 
• Click here for a complete list of benefits 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Marlyn Herrera at (515) 225-7000 or email Marlyn at mherrera@thepalmergroup.com.

A global industrial leader known for designing and manufacturing highly specialized vehicles and equipment is looking for a Design Technician. This position will support engineers with drawing layouts by utilizing computer-aided drafting software. This role will also be responsible for creating new and modified components in accordance to their high standards. This company is recognized for its innovation-driven culture, commitment to sustainability, and long-standing investment in its workplace. By combining advanced technology with purpose-built design, it continues to deliver mission-critical solutions that perform when it matters most.

• On-Site
• 7:00AM – 4:00PM
• Monday – Friday

What you will do:

• Update current drawings, given direction from engineering; re-master CAD drawings to the current format
• Utilize computer-aided drafting systems to develop both 2D and 3D layouts, under the direction of members of the design team
• Monitor your own work to guarantee organization and accuracy, dimension and tolerance convention, and compliance with CAD specifications and standards
• Create part numbers following the proper naming procedure and data entry requirements using ERP systems

What you will need to be successful: 

• Associate degree
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience

• 401k
• Major health insurances
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Click here for a complete list of benefits

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Eric Peterson at (515) 225-7000 or email Eric at epeterson@thepalmergroup.com.