Hydraulic Systems Modeling Engineer

RFA Engineering () 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 customers 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop dynamic models of hydraulic systems and components to support system design performance evaluation and troubleshooting

• Use modeling and simulation tools to analyze system behavior under varying operating conditions

• Collaborate with mechanical controls and test engineers to align models with physical system performance

• Support design trade studies requirement development and concept evaluations using simulation results

• Correlate simulation results with test data and update models to improve accuracy and predictability

• Document modeling assumptions methodologies and results in a clear and concise manner

• Support continuous improvement of modeling processes tools and best practices

• Understandthe dynamic interactions of hydraulic systems linkages rigid bodies engines drivetrains and control systems.
• Supportthe development of robust control strategies for product innovation and differentiation.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

• Experience with hydraulic systems including pumps valves actuators and fluid power circuits

• Strong understanding of dynamic system behavior including transient response and system interactions

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and test data

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Experience with simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB Simulink or similar platforms

• Familiarity with system-level modeling of multi-domain systems (hydraulic mechanical and controls)

• Experience supporting product development in off-highway automotive industrial or mobile equipment applications

• Hands-on mindset with the ability to bridge analytical work and real-world system behavior

• Self-motivated detail-oriented and comfortable working in a collaborative engineering environment

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $70000-$120000 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

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