Electrical Engineering Technician

John Deere Davenport•Davenport, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking a growth-oriented Electrical Engineering Technician to join its engineering team. The position is based onsite at a customer’s engineering and manufacturing facility and involves working with experienced engineering staff using current engineering tools and processes. The technician will work closely with engineers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and customers to support electrical system implementation, technical documentation, troubleshooting, and prototype and production activities. The role includes supporting electrical system and component integration; creating and maintaining drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation; assisting with CAD modeling and electrical routing; and contributing to troubleshooting, testing, validation, product verification, and production support. The technician will help investigate electrical and assembly issues, document results and design changes, and coordinate with internal teams and suppliers on component selection, installation, and issue resolution. This is a full-time, onsite position with a full benefits package. Pay is $65,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience. Visa sponsorship is not available. RFA Engineering provides product development and engineering services, with a primary focus on off-highway equipment and related machines.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent technical experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude demonstrated through education, work experience, military experience, or hands-on projects.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Creo, Windchill, or similar CAD/PDM systems.
Experience supporting electrical systems, wiring harnesses, sensors, or electronic components.
Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.
Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment.
Knowledge of off-road equipment, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, or similar mobile machinery.
Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, or manufacturing operations.
Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
Experience operating off-road mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

Support engineers with electrical system and component integration activities.
Create and maintain 2D drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Assist with 3D modeling and electrical routing using Creo and Windchill.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, validation, customer support, and suppliers on product improvements and issue resolution.
Troubleshoot electrical systems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic tools.
Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.
Help identify root causes of electrical and assembly-related issues and support corrective actions.
Provide technical support for assembly line and production challenges.
Collect, organize, and document test results, engineering changes, and design updates.
Support product verification to ensure systems meet functional and quality requirements.
Communicate with suppliers and internal teams about component selection, installation, and issue resolution.