Test Engineer - Construction Technology

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 Entry-Level to 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.

Test Engineer - Construction Technology

A Test Engineer will support connectivity hardware solutions across multiple off-road equipment product platforms. This role will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to plan, execute, and support testing and validation activities for telematics-based hardware solutions. The ideal candidate has experience supporting new product development testing, enjoys working across diverse product groups, and is self-driven with the ability to independently identify and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and facilitate test plans to support validation and discovery of new connectivity hardware solutions

• Define and establish acceptance criteria for testing activities to evaluate hardware performance and functionality

• Support portfolio-level project tracking and reporting activities

• Communicate testing-related topics across stakeholders and present updates to project teams and leadership audiences

• Collaborate with system engineers and cross-functional teams to prioritize testing activities and maintain forward progress

• Identify, document, and support resolution of issues discovered during testing and communicate findings to project teams

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all testing-related communication on connectivity projects

• Establish recurring stakeholder touchpoints as needed to ensure alignment and issue resolution

• Provide hands-on support for installation, configuration, and evaluation of connectivity hardware across equipment platforms

• Coordinate machine availability and scheduling for testing activities

• Support and guide technical resources assisting with validation activities

• Leverage prior experience to provide recommendations that influence design improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.

• Prior experience supporting testing and validation activities for new product development

• Self-driven and highly motivated with the ability to operate effectively with high-level direction

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Desired Attributes

• Experience with project tracking and digital portfolio management tools

• Familiarity with CAN communication and telematics-related data systems

• Broad exposure to off-road equipment platforms

• Hands-on machine experience or technical certification is a plus

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $60,000-$80,000 – Commensurate with experience

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