Construction Equipment Validation Engineer

Rfamec; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Plan

Education Assistance

Job summary

Rfamec is looking for a Construction Equipment Validation Engineer to perform testing and validation of construction machinery. This full-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and entails working onsite in Dubuque, IA, providing opportunities for professional growth and involvement in a variety of engineering projects.

You will be responsible for conducting field tests, documenting results, and acting as the voice of the customer during product development. The role requires exceptional communication skills, a strong mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical systems and hands-on problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute performance and functionality testing of construction equipment.
• Provide feedback to design groups to improve performance.
• Document customer feedback and analyze data.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Technical documentation

Excellent communication

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology related field

Job description

Construction Equipment Validation Engineer

Job Category: Mechanical Engineering

Requisition Number: MACHI001725

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location

Dubuque, IA 52001, USA

Description

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 full-time position offers a full benefit package, includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Construction Equipment Validation Engineer

Are you experienced with pushing machinery to its absolute limits? The Construction Equipment Validation Engineer is responsible for planning and executing performance and functionality testing of core machine infrastructure to support the next generation of construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment to a defined set of parameters.
• Provide feedback to design groups to further improve performance and customer value.
• Conduct field testing at customer locations.
• Manage the timeline to align with development and production dates.
• Introduce the machine to the customer and demonstrate new features.
• Maintain contact throughout duration of testing.
• Gather customer feedback and bring it back to design groups.
• Document feedback in a trip report and share it with the broader team.
• Act as the voice of the customer during the development process.
• Analyze data and complete written test reports to document results.
• Willingness to travel: up to 25% (including international).
• 100% onsite support required.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology related field – Mechanical, or similar.
• Hands‑on problem solving.
• Technical documentation, communication, and presentation.
• Proven mechanical aptitude through employment, personal experience and/or education.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and analytical skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Previous machine maintenance or troubleshooting experience.
• Prior experience operating construction or agriculture equipment.
• Experience with HVAC, mechanical, and/or electrical systems on vehicle platforms.
• Understanding of controller communication protocols (CAN/LIN), along with recording and analyzing data.
• Testing experience (test set up, execution, analysis, and results reporting).

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 Healthier 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
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Education

• Bachelor of Science or better in Agricultural Engineering or related field.
• Bachelor of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Drivers License