Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics

Rfamec; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance

Job summary

Rfamec in Florida is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in hydraulic systems. The role encompasses product design and integration, requiring collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering and possesses strong mechanical and electrical aptitude. The position offers a salary range of $70,000-$100,000 based on experience, alongside competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude through experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers and customers on product integration.
• Use NX for 3-D modeling of components and hydraulic routing.
• Create 2D drawings and documentation for specifications.
• Support manufacturing and product validation processes.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic system functions using schematics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

NX

Windchill

PDMLink

Job description

Florida 13500 NW County Rd 235 Alachua, FL 32615, USA

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.

Responsibilities

• Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration
• Use of NX 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, Electrical, 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; NX (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: $70,000-$100,000 – 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

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