What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grade Control Test Engineer position at RFA Engineering?
RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is seeking several growth oriented entry level to experienced candidates to be part of our engineering team in Dubuque, IA. You will work with our engineering staff and to provide highly engineered solutions for our clients using state of the art engineering tools.
Grade Control Test Engineer
This position is associated with testing and validation of Grade Control Systems for Precision Construction applications . Testing methods include bench testing, automated software testing, and full or partial machine testing. Job responsibilities include:
- Machine operation to evaluate grade control performance.
- Use surveying equipment to measure precision and accuracy of the grade control system performance.
- 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.
- Willingness to travel: up to 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology related field.
- 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
Desired Attributes
- 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)
Why work for RFA?
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided machine design and engineering services to industry leading customers dating back to 1943. Our primary focus is project based product 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, MN, Satellite office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
We Offer Competitive Benefits:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Supplemental Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Extra Time Bonuses
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
