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.
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.
Mechanical Engineer - Hydraulic Systems
Responsibilities
Develop dynamic models of hydraulic systems and components to support system design, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting
Use modeling and simulation tools to analyze system behavior under varying operating conditions
Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and test engineers to align models with physical system performance
Support design trade studies, requirement development, and concept evaluations using simulation results
Correlate simulation results with test data and update models to improve accuracy and predictability
Document modeling assumptions, methodologies, and results in a clear and concise manner
Support continuous improvement of modeling processes, tools, and best practices
- Understand the dynamic interactions of hydraulic systems, linkages, rigid bodies, engines, drivetrains, and control systems.
- Support the development of robust control strategies for product innovation and differentiation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Experience with hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, actuators, and fluid power circuits
Strong understanding of dynamic system behavior, including transient response and system interactions
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Desired Skills and Attributes
Experience with simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar platforms
Familiarity with system-level modeling of multi-domain systems (hydraulic, mechanical, and controls)
Experience supporting product development in off-highway, automotive, industrial, or mobile equipment applications
Hands-on mindset with the ability to bridge analytical work and real-world system behavior
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative engineering environment
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Experience with hydraulic systems (pumps, valves, actuators)
- Strong understanding of dynamic system behavior
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication 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
