Wire Harness Designer / Design Technologist – Off-Highway Equipment

RFA Engineering•Eden Prairie, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced candidate to join their engineering team as a Wire Harness Designer / Design Technologist. This full-time position will be located at their Eden Prairie, MN engineering headquarters. The selected candidate will work with experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools and processes. This role involves design, routing, and integration of electrical wiring systems, including harness design, layout, and mechanical integration. The work will encompass CAD physical modeling, creation/layout of electrical wiring schematics, and electrical sub-systems for a variety of products across Agricultural, Construction, Industrial Power, Power Sports, Lawn and Garden equipment. Development efforts may include integration design, routing, issue resolution, and coordination with suppliers.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Associates with related electrical experience
Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies
Excellent communication both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to thrive in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical components such as batteries, starters, alternators, rocker switches, relays, solenoids, sensors, actuators, and connectors.
Some knowledge of electrical wire harness circuits and routing.
Experience writing functional, performance, and durability requirements.
Experience working with suppliers in the application of electrical components.
Experience in 3-D Modeling Software
Familiarity with operating Construction, Forestry, or Ag off-road equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

Layout and design electrical wiring systems for various equipment via CAD.
Hands on experience within our prototype harness shop.
Test and validate harness designs.
Create full electrical schematics for mobile equipment.
Optimize electrical component selection to achieve cost targets and machine performance.
Work with suppliers and manufacturing to provide the specifications for production launch.
Work closely with vendors to optimize component selection.