RFA Engineering · 1 day ago
Entry Level Electrical Engineer
Dubuque, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelRFA Engineering is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering timely engineering support and expertise. The role involves supporting the development and validation of electrical and electronic systems for off-highway equipment, including hands-on electrical design responsibilities and leadership of Product Validation and Verification activities.
ComputerManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead and execute electrical Product Validation and Verification (PV&V) activities for machine platforms and subsystems
Support electrical system and component design, including wire harness design, circuit definition, connector selection, and routing integration
Develop and review electrical schematics, harness drawings, and design documentation in support of new product development and production programs
Plan, coordinate, and perform electrical testing activities, including functional, environmental, durability, and EMC testing
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical system issues identified during development testing, validation, or production use
Serve as the electrical representative on Product Delivery Process (PDP) and PV&V teams, ensuring electrical plans, schedules, and deliverables are defined and executed
Collaborate with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure robust electrical system integration
Author and review electrical requirements, test plans, test reports, and technical documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related engineering discipline
Engineering experience supporting electrical design, analysis, testing, or validation activities on complex systems or products
Understanding of electrical components such as batteries, starters, alternators, relays, solenoids, sensors, lighting, and connectors
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve electrical system issues
Effective communication skills and the ability to work within cross-functional engineering teams
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support testing and development activities
Preferred
Experience with electrical wire harness design, circuit routing, and schematic development
Hands-on experience performing environmental and EMC testing and driving issue resolution
Experience with Creo for design and packaging work
Familiarity with Capital Harness or similar harness design tools
Experience using Windchill or other PLM systems
Exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems
Familiarity with electrical requirements development, verification planning, and validation reporting
Knowledge of off-highway equipment, including construction, agricultural, or forestry machines
Experience working within a structured product development or gated release process
Benefits
Health and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account
TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
Vision Insurance
Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
Company Paid Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Short-Term Disability
Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Education Assistance
Company
RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering is an engineering company providing mechanical and electrical design.
Founded in 1967
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (12)
2024 (11)
2023 (13)
2022 (7)
2021 (5)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Koehler
Engineering Director - Partner at RFA Engineering
Bruce Birr
Engineering Director / CIO / Partner
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