RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a growth-oriented candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility in Horicon, WI.
This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Electrical Design Engineer
This individual would work with our electrical and product line teams on design, test and integration of electrical/electronic components, sub-systems and systems for a variety of products. This development effort may include requirements development, test plan development, test execution, integration design, issue resolution, coordination with suppliers, and much more.
Responsibilities
- Own and develop electrical system requirements (hardware and/or software) in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Develop and release electrical system/embedded components in the production system
- Create and organize bills of material for electrical systems on machines and vehicles
- Work with outside suppliers on component feasibility, development, and integration
- Provide build support at various stages throughout the product development cycle
- Work with test verification and validation group to plan, coordinate, and perform testing on electrical components and agricultural machines.
Requirements and Desired Attributes
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture Engineering or related field.
- Familiarity with vehicle electrical system design, harness integration, component development or testing experience
- Experience developing wiring harnesses and electrical systems using 3D CAD tools (Capital Harness and Creo Preferred)
- Experience leading design/test work performed by remotely located team members
- Experience with developing or testing electrical component, wiring harnesses, schematics, and a good understanding of software/hardware interaction
- Proficient in electrical test tools such as Multi-meter, Ammeter, and Oscilloscope.
- Good knowledge of electrical and electronic controls, components, and troubleshooting.
- Experience in vehicle or component level electrical software validation is a plus.
- Knowledge of J1939 CAN and use of CAN interface tools such as Vector tool - CANcaseXL.
- Self-motivated, strong problem-solving skills, good character and work well in team environment.
Pay Range: $70,000-$100,000 – Commensurate with experience
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Qualifications Skills Preferred Eng Electrification Novice Test - Electrical Novice CAD Skill Hydraulic/Electrical Routing Novice CAD PTC CREO Novice Education Preferred Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Agricultural Engineering or related field.
- Familiarity with vehicle electrical system design, harness integration, component development or testing.
- Experience developing wiring harnesses and electrical systems using 3D CAD tools (Capital Harness).
- Experience with PTC Creo (Creo).
- Experience leading design/test work performed by remotely located team members.
- Experience developing or testing electrical components, wiring harnesses, and schematics; understanding of software/hardware interaction.
- Proficiency with electrical test tools such as multimeter, ammeter, and oscilloscope.
- Good knowledge of electrical and electronic controls, components, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of J1939 CAN and use of CAN interface tools (e.g., Vector CANcaseXL).
- Experience in vehicle or component level electrical software validation.
- Self-motivated, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work well in a team.
What We Do
RFA serves 100's of clients ranging in size from Fortune 500 to entrepreneurial start-ups. We deliver engineering services from our Engineering Center in Eden Prairie, MN and at our client’s own facilities. Regardless of the manner which we deliver services, our goal is to please our clients, through consistent value of services which are aligned to the standards of our clients. We strive to work as a transparent extension of our client’s own engineering staff. We work in all areas of mechanical, software and electrical design, including off-highway mobile equipment and mechanical power transmission, consumer, recreational, industrial, medical products and one-of-a-kind special manufacturing machines. To see a complete listing of our open positions, please go to http://www.rfamec.com/careers/career-opportunities.html
