Mechanical Test Engineer

Horicon, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 80000

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

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.

Mechanical Test Engineer

The Mechanical Test Engineer is responsible for planning and executing durability and performance testing of prototype components and complete machines throughout key stages of the product development process. This role works closely with engineering design and manufacturing teams to ensure products meet functional reliability and quality requirements prior to production.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute mechanical durability and performance tests to support product development and validation activities.
Collaborate with test requesters and engineering teams to define test objectives methods schedules and success criteria.
Prepare test setups fixtures instrumentation and test stands for new test programs.
Conduct laboratory and field tests efficiently while maintaining safety and data integrity.
Collect analyze and interpret test data; document results and communicate findings to project stakeholders.
Identify test issues troubleshoot failures and support root-cause analysis activities.
Provide technical guidance and support to other test engineers and cross-functional team members.
Support vehicle-level testing activities including planning execution and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Agricultural Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data draw conclusions and make sound engineering recommendations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting test procedures and presenting results.
Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically to support field testing activities.
Hands-on aptitude with mechanical systems; familiarity with hydraulic and electrical systems is a plus.
Experience leading and executing vehicle or system-level tests.
Proficiency using CAD tools such as PTC Creo.

Desired Skills

Experience supporting product development programs from concept through production.
Working knowledge of engines hydraulic systems electrical systems and mechanical assemblies.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose failures and understand cause-and-effect relationships.
Experience with digital data acquisition and test instrumentation systems.
Familiarity with test analysis and automation tools such as nCode LabVIEW and MATLAB.
Experience using enterprise systems such as AgPDM SAP or structured root-cause analysis tools.
Exposure to off-road agricultural utility vehicle or riding lawn equipment.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to influence and support others.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65000-$80000 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

Required Experience:

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 sta...