Electromechanical Engineer

RFA Engineering•Dubuque, IA

1d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. Electromechanical Engineer As an Electromechanical Engineer you will support the design and development of precision construction technology systems. This role will focus on integrating mechanical and electrical components—such as mounting brackets and electrical harnesses—into construction equipment. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on engineering work, collaborating across teams, and supporting new technology from early concept through machine 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