Engineering Technician Mechanical Testing
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 50000 - 75000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
RFA Engineering () is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an experienced 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.
Engineering Technician - Mechanical Testing
As an Engineering Technician you will support laboratory testing of mechanical systems and product designs. This role works closely with engineering and product development teams to perform testing focused on acoustics vibration durability and structural reliability. The position plays a key role in validating new designs and supporting reliability improvements for existing products. This is a hands-on lab-based role requiring mechanical aptitude attention to detail and the ability to execute structured test procedures while documenting accurate results.
Responsibilities
Perform routine and non-routine laboratory tests supporting product development and reliability programs
Set up operate and maintain test equipment and instrumentation to collect accurate engineering data
Execute testing related to structural reliability vibration acoustics fatigue durability thermal exposure fluid immersion acceleration shaker tables strain gages and structural dynamics
Assist engineers and senior technicians with complex test setups procedures and troubleshooting
Follow established test procedures and provide detailed documentation of setups observations data results and test progress
Support fabrication modification maintenance and repair of test fixtures and specialized lab equipment
Perform quality checks calibration support and general laboratory upkeep
Contribute to validation and qualification activities using standard engineering and laboratory practices
Support occasional field testing and continuous improvement of lab processes
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent with 25 years of relevant hands-on mechanical experience or
Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related fieldStrong mechanical aptitude (backgrounds such as mechanic service technician equipment technician or similar are highly applicable)
Experience following structured test procedures
Experience with data acquisition systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with high-speed data acquisition
Experience performing applied mechanics or structural testing
Familiarity with measurement hardware and software systems
Experience with vibration strain gage or structural dynamics testing
Previous laboratory or product validation experience
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $50000-$75000 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
- Health Savings Account
- TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Short-Term 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
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Calibration
- Pool Maintenance
- Maintenance Management
- Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Boiler
- Oil & Gas Experience
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Offering comprehensive design services for mechanical, electrical, and software engineering across all machine design areas.
