RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) develops embedded software and electronics for our world-class clients in the areas of precision agriculture and vehicle electrification. We are seeking an experienced 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 engineering and manufacturing facility.
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 Engineer
As an Electrical Engineer, you will support the design and development of power electronics and embedded electronic systems for vehicle and equipment applications. This role focuses on circuit design, analysis, validation, and production support within a collaborative engineering environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and analyze technical requirements to define electronic design solutions
Design and implement microprocessor-based embedded electronic hardware
Adapt electronic circuitry for vehicle-based and fixed equipment applications
Perform worst-case analysis, simulation, integration, and verification of analog and digital circuits
Create and execute test and analysis plans for product verification and validation
Document design solutions, analyses, and test results
Provide on-site technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management teams
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
Experience in electronic circuit design and embedded hardware development
Working knowledge of microprocessor-based electronic systems and mechanical packaging requirements
Experience supporting testing, manufacturing, and quality activities
Ability to perform complex engineering analysis and make sound design decisions related to circuit architecture and component selection
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree with a focus on power electronics
Experience designing inverters and DC/DC converters for low- and high-voltage systems
Experience with isolated and non-isolated power architectures
Experience with battery management system electronics
Experience supporting product development from concept through production
Background designing electronics for harsh or rugged environments
Familiarity with hybrid or electric vehicle systems
Experience with circuit simulation tools, MathCAD, and schematic capture tools
Experience with microcontroller- and FPGA-based designs
Ability to lead or coordinate electronic design efforts within a project team
Pay Range: $70,000-$120,000 – 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
- TelaDoc Healthiest You
- Supplemental Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- HSA for Medical Expenses
- 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 Intermediate Eng Control Systems Intermediate Eng Electrical Schematics Intermediate Education Preferred PHD or better. Masters or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Experience Required Power Electronics 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 Engineering from an accredited program
- Experience in electronic circuit design and embedded hardware development
- Working knowledge of microprocessor-based electronic systems and mechanical packaging requirements
- Experience supporting testing, manufacturing, and quality activities
- Ability to perform complex engineering analysis and make sound design decisions involving circuit architecture and component selection
- Advanced degree focused on power electronics
- Experience designing inverters and DC/DC converters for low- and high-voltage systems
- Experience with isolated and non-isolated power architectures
- Experience with battery management system electronics
- Experience supporting product development from concept through production
- Experience designing electronics for harsh or rugged environments
- Familiarity with hybrid or electric vehicle systems
- Experience with circuit simulation tools, MathCAD, and schematic capture tools
- Experience with microcontroller- and FPGA-based designs
- Ability to lead or coordinate electronic design efforts within a project 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
