Electromechanical Engineer

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. 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 world-class 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.

Electromechanical Engineer

As an Electromechanical Engineer you will support the design and development of precision construction technology systems. This role will focus on integrating mechanical and electrical components—such as mounting brackets and electrical harnesses—into construction equipment. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on engineering work, collaborating across teams, and supporting new technology from early concept through machine installation and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electrical components to support precision construction technology systems

• Create and release mounting brackets, electrical harnesses, and related hardware for technology integration

• Work hands-on with fabrication and test shops to install new components on development machines

• Support prototype, pilot, and early production machine builds

• Create detailed technical drawings using standard engineering dimensioning and tolerancing practices

• Develop electrical harness schematics and routing layouts

• Work with suppliers to support part development and design updates

• Collaborate with supply management, manufacturing, and engineering teams to source prototype components and support product updates

• Drive parts and designs through the engineering release and approval process

• Provide support during machine testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a related field

• Experience with electromechanical design or system integration

• Experience designing mechanical components and electrical harnesses

• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting construction, agricultural, or off-highway equipment

• Hands-on experience working with prototype or test machines

• Familiarity with manufacturing or factory build environments

• 3D CAD and drawing creation tools (Creo preferred)

• Electrical harness design tools (Capital Harness)

• Product lifecycle and data management systems

• Enterprise resource planning tools

• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks

• Willingness to work both in an office setting and on the shop floor

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$85,000 – 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 Structures Intermediate CAD PTC CREO Intermediate Eng Elect Harness Design Novice Eng Electrical Schematics Novice Education Preferred Bachelors of Science or better. Equal Opportunity Employer
This 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.