Electrical Design Technician
Electrical Design Technician
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This is a fulltime position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Electrical Design Technician
The Electrical Design Technician will support the design and development of electrical harnesses and routing for specialized machines. In this role you will work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to optimize wire harness layouts ensure manufacturability and maintain compliance with design and safety standards.
Job Description
Design and route electrical harnesses and cables using 3D CAD software
Develop and maintain wiring schematics harness drawings and technical documentation.
Ensure efficient and logical routing of electrical components to optimize performance serviceability and manufacturability.
Collaborate with mechanical electrical and manufacturing teams to integrate wire harness designs into complex assemblies.
Perform quality checks and design validations ensuring compliance with industry standards and company guidelines.
Support prototype builds and troubleshooting to refine designs and resolve issues.
Work with suppliers to select appropriate connectors wires and protective sheathing for durability and performance.
Requirements
Associate or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with wire harness routing and design in 3D CAD software.
Knowledge of electrical schematics connectors and industry wiring standards.
Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a teamoriented environment and effectively communicate design considerations.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with wire harness routing and design in 3D CAD software.
Experience with Creo Harness Zuken E3 Capital Harness or similar wire harness design tools.
Familiarity with offhighway automotive or aerospace electrical systems.
Understanding of electrical routing best practices including bend radii clearance and thermal considerations.
Experience with PLM systems such as Windchill or Teamcenter.
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 problemsolving 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
- Health Savings Account
- TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid LongTerm Disability
- Supplemental ShortTerm 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
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
