Machine Evaluation Engineer
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Job Location:
Dubuque, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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.
Machine Evaluation Engineer
The Machine Evaluation Engineer is responsible to plan and execute performance and functionality tests of core machine infrastructure to support the next generation of construction and forestry equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide feedback to design groups to further improve the performance and customer value.
- Manage a fleet of engineering machines to coordinate testing and activities of other groups.
- Conduct field testing at customer locations
- Manage the timeline to align with development and production dates.
- Introduce the machine to the customer and show them the new features.
- Maintain contact throughout duration of testing.
- Gather customer feedback and bring it back to the design groups.
- Document feedback in a trip report and share it with the broader team.
- Be the voice of the customer during the development process.
- Analyze data and complete written test reports to document results.
- Willingness to travel: up to 25%. (Including International)
- 100% support would be needed onsite
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology related field Mechanical or similar.
- Hands-on problem solving.
- Technical documentation communication and presentation.
- A proven mechanical aptitude through employment personal experience and/or education.
- Candidates must have excellent communication teamwork and analytical skills.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have a valid drivers license
What makes you stand out:
- Previous machine maintenance or troubleshooting experience.
- Prior experience operating construction or agriculture equipment.
- Experience with HVAC mechanical and/or electrical systems on vehicle platforms.
- Understanding of controller communication protocols (CAN/LIN) along with recording and analyzing data.
- Testing experience (Test set up execution analysis and results reporting)
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:
IC
Key Skills
- Industrial Maintenance
- Machining
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CNC
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Offering comprehensive design services for mechanical, electrical, and software engineering across all machine design areas.
