Mechanical Test Engineer

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 located near Milwaukee WI.

This is a full-time position with afull benefit packagelisted below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Mechanical Test Engineer

The Test Engineer will manage the test process from requirements review through final reporting. This includes developing procedures creating test fixtures configuring instrumentation and data acquisition systems analyzing results and maintaining clear traceable engineering records. The position works closely with design engineering product management manufacturing quality and third-party certification organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and step-by-step procedures from product requirements customer specifications and applicable agency standards.
• Design build and verify test fixtures test stands and laboratory setups.
• Configure data acquisition systems sensors and instrumentation to collect accurate and traceable test data.
• Conduct environmental cycle and life performance functional pressure leak and certification testing on prototype and production components.
• Monitor long-duration testing and document test conditions equipment samples deviations and results.
• Analyze test data using statistical methods and compare results with defined requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare formal test reports that clearly document objectives setups methods results conclusions and recommendations.
• Coordinate product certification activities including submittals witness testing follow-up inspections and listing maintenance.
• Investigate test failures and field returns supporting root-cause analysis and corrective-action verification.
• Maintain laboratory equipment fixtures calibration records test logs and data archives.
• Improve test efficiency by automating data collection analysis and reporting where practical.
• Present results and technical recommendations to engineering quality manufacturing product management and customer stakeholders.
• Support occasional travel for technical training certification testing or manufacturing issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience including internships in product testing validation or laboratory engineering.
• Hands-on experience with test instrumentation such as thermocouples pressure transducers multimeters and data loggers.
• Ability to create clear repeatable test procedures and professional engineering test reports.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand electromechanical control systems.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined handling of test data and engineering records.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft productivity tools.
• Awareness of practical artificial intelligence applications in engineering workflows.
• Ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional international teams.

Desired Attributes

• Experience with environmental chambers vibration or shock equipment and cycle test stands.
• Experience with LabVIEW NI data acquisition hardware Python or similar test automation tools.
• Working knowledge of UL CSA IEC or ASHRAE standards related to controls or refrigeration components.
• Experience with design validation production validation DVP&R accelerated life testing or test-to-failure methods.
• Experience with pressure leak or refrigeration system testing including proof burst helium leak or pressure decay methods.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis Weibull or reliability analysis design of experiments and statistical process control.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory practices and calibration management.
• Experience with Six Sigma Lean manufacturing Windchill SAP or Microsoft Project.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range:$70000-$85000 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

Required Experience:

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