Entry Level Electrical Engineer chez 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-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. 

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer will serve as the primary electrical and software contact within the production module for quality and production line issues. This role will monitor warranty data for electrical and software trends, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and troubleshoot production equipment and software programming tool interfaces to ensure production line needs are met efficiently. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while developing technical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the electrical and software contact within the production module for quality and production line concerns.

• Monitor warranty and field data for electrical and software-related trends and escalate findings as needed.

• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Management, and production team members to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

• Troubleshoot production machines, electrical systems, and software programming tool interfaces on the production line.

• Support process improvements that enhance quality, reliability, and efficiency of production operations.

• Collaborate closely with Product Development Process (PDP) software and systems teams to address software-related issues (direct coding not required).

• Document and communicate findings, corrective actions, and resolutions with cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; ability to work daily with production and cross-functional teams.

• Willingness to spend time on the production floor troubleshooting equipment and systems.

• Ability to learn Creo and other electrical design tools.

• Ability to learn production line software interfaces and basic vehicle software functionality (software development experience not required).

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to resolve issues efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.

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