Electrical Design 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 Entry-Level to 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.

Electrical Design Engineer 

The Electrical Design Engineer is a responsible for creating and developing the layout and design of electrical wire harness systems used in off-highway equipment. They work on the configuration, routing, and integration of wires, connectors, and other electrical components, ensuring efficient and organized assembly.

Job Description

• Route and develop wiring harnesses while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to meet design standards and integration guidelines.
• Create designs and modify existing designs using Creo, ProCable and Capital Harness
• Participate in print reviews and formal design reviews to support new product development.
• Support manufacturing and assembly teams during the build and launch of new model designs.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical system issues on prototype and production machines.
• Work with manufacturing and quality engineers to identify improvements to designs
• Interact with other design teams and the electrical team to coordinate co-effective changes
• Work with supplier(s) to determine best design practices and components
• Review and approve two-dimensional harness drawings
• Participate on a cross functional team and perform design reviews

Requirements 

• Bachelor's of Science in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related degree
• Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment

Desired Attributes 

• Experience in 3-D Modeling Software; experience (Preferred)
• Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink
• Design experience or exposure to off-road mobile equipment
• Experience with ProCable
• Wire harness or cable design for vehicles
• Experience with Capital Harness Systems (CHS)
• Read electrical schematics to relate to wire harness designs

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

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000