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
Top Skills
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
