Electrical Engineering Technician

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) develops embedded software and electronics for our world-class clients in the areas of precision agriculture and vehicle electrification. 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 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.

Electrical Engineering Technician

Electrical Engineering Technician will perform electrical and mechanical testing, design validation, and verification of battery cells, battery packs, and battery chargers. It will be essential to use caution, follow protocols and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform testing on battery cells, battery packs, and battery charging equipment.
• Work with engineering to understand and apply defined test requirements.
• Troubleshoot defective lab equipment and provide required maintenance as needed.
• Build intermediate test harnesses.
• Document and maintain records relating to work performed.
• Inform supervisor of process, test, or design problems and assist in the corrective action.
• Assemble (mechanical/electrical) fixtures and test setups as required. This will require performing intermediate design functions.
• Perform inspection, test, and failure analysis as necessary to determine cause of defective tests or assemblies.
• Create test documentation when required for prototype products if engineering instructions are not available.
• Communicate in a professional and effective manner.
• Perform other associated tasks as required.
• Supports 5S related activities.

Qualifications:

• Electronics or a two-year technical diploma, equivalent military certification, or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years of related experience in electronics, manufacturing, or engineering.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in a safe manner around high voltage battery components. Training will be provided.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, enabling correspondence with internal departments, vendors, and customers.
• Experience in using Excel, Word and other Microsoft tools.
• Understanding of test equipment and methods e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc. 
• Ability to read intermediate engineering documents, e.g., schematics or diagrams.
• Maintain necessary product records and documentation.
• Ability to comprehend and use product/process component datasheets.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble components.
• Ability to maintain test lab equipment.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Li-ion battery handling and testing.
• Experience building wire harnesses.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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
• TelaDoc Healthiest You
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly