Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics

RFA Engineering; Dubuque (IA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and dental insurance

Vision insurance (supplemental)

Company paid life insurance

Company paid long‑term disability

Short‑term disability

401k (Traditional & Roth)

Flexible Spending Plan (Dependent Care

HSA for medical expenses

Bonus plan (Exempt employees)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance programs

Education assistance

Zusammenfassung

RFA Engineering seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on hydraulics to design and integrate hydraulic systems. You will work with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams to develop efficient, cost‑effective solutions and support 3D modeling with Creo, 2D drawings, and system troubleshooting.

The role involves close collaboration with manufacturing, quality, product verification, and other engineers, on onsite projects at a world‑class facility.

Qualifikationen

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Aufgaben

• Model components in 3D using Creo to support hydraulic systems.
• Create 2D drawings and documentation for specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems and support assembly line challenges.
• Use hydraulics schematics to validate system function.

Kenntnisse

3D modeling

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Deadline adherence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

PDMLink

Jobbeschreibung

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a growth-oriented 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 includesopportunitiesfor professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a focus on hydraulic systems to support product design and integration. This role involves working closely with suppliers, customers, and cross‑functional teams to develop efficient, cost‑effective solutions. Key responsibilities include 3D modeling with Creo, creating 2D drawings, supporting assembly line challenges, and troubleshooting hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration


• Use of Creo and Windchill to support 3‑D Modeling of components, sheet metal and hydraulic or electrical routings.


• Creation and support of 2D drawings and specification documentation


• Work with manufacturing, quality, product verification and validation, customer support and suppliers to develop efficient and cost effective designs


• Support Assembly Line challenges


• Using Hydraulic Schematics to troubleshoot and validate system function.


• Compile and furnish necessary information (engineering decisions and reports of pertinent design analyses data) to document the design solution required for building of prototypes and adoption of the design with possible involvement of other functional engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree


• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies


• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments


• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills


• Ability to thrive in a team environment

Desired Attributes

• Experience in 3‑D Modeling Software; Creo (Preferred)


• Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink


• Strong understanding of GD&T


• Design experience with off‑road mobile equipment


• Ability to address quality issues, determine root cause and drive to a corrective action


• Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost effective designs


• Experience working with Hydraulic or Electrical Systems


• Experience operating off‑road mobile equipment

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$90,000 – 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


• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)


• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

CAD PTC CREO

Novice

Education

Preferred

Bachelors of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

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