Electromechanical Engineer

RFA Engineering•Dubuque, IA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Engineer to join their team. This full-time position will operate onsite at a customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility, supporting the design and development of precision construction technology systems. The role focuses on integrating mechanical and electrical components into construction equipment, requiring hands-on engineering, cross-team collaboration, and support from concept through installation and testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a related field
Experience with electromechanical design or system integration
Experience designing mechanical components and electrical harnesses
Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting construction, agricultural, or off-highway equipment
Hands-on experience working with prototype or test machines
Familiarity with manufacturing or factory build environments
3D CAD and drawing creation tools (Creo preferred)
Electrical harness design tools (Capital Harness)
Product lifecycle and data management systems
Enterprise resource planning tools
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks
Willingness to work both in an office setting and on the shop floor

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical and electrical components to support precision construction technology systems
Create and release mounting brackets, electrical harnesses, and related hardware for technology integration
Work hands-on with fabrication and test shops to install new components on development machines
Support prototype, pilot, and early production machine builds
Create detailed technical drawings using standard engineering dimensioning and tolerancing practices
Develop electrical harness schematics and routing layouts
Work with suppliers to support part development and design updates
Collaborate with supply management, manufacturing, and engineering teams to source prototype components and support product updates
Drive parts and designs through the engineering release and approval process
Provide support during machine testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities