What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer - Product Design and Validation position at RFA Engineering?
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-mid level 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 Engineer – Product Design and Validation
The selected candidate will support the development, testing, and validation of software-controlled systems used on large mining trucks. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining hands-on work with technology, troubleshooting, and machine testing in a real-world operating environment.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to work directly with large equipment, electrical systems, controls, and software validation rather than developing software code. You will play a critical role in ensuring production machines perform safely and reliably while helping introduce new technologies and features into future machine platforms.
Responsibilities
- Execute software validation and verification activities for large mining truck control systems.
- Develop and execute test plans to verify software functionality and system performance.
- Utilize diagnostic and calibration tools to monitor machine behavior, adjust tuning parameters, and troubleshoot issues.
- Support validation of software releases across multiple machine electronic control modules (ECMs).
- Identify, document, and troubleshoot software, controls, and electrical system issues.
- Build, modify, and troubleshoot electrical harnesses and machine wiring as needed.
- Conduct field testing on active production machines and new technology integrations.
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Document results, findings, and recommendations using standard engineering tools and processes.
Pay Range: $65,000-$95,000 - Commensurate with Experience:
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
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
- Health Savings Account
- TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- 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 - $95,000