Mechanical Design Technician

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an Entry-Level to 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 is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Mechanical Design Technician

The Mechanical Design Technician is responsible for creating and developing innovative mechanical systems, products, and components. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other engineers, designers, and stakeholders, to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical solutions that meet project requirements and industry standards. This role involves using computer-aided design (CAD) software, simulations, and other tools to create detailed drawings, models, and prototypes.

Job Description

The main job duty of this position will consist of preparing clear, complete and accurate design documentation to assist in the sale, manufacture and service of components, products or systems. Other job duties will include:

• Works from notes, verbal instructions, sketches and drawings, or engineering specifications; consolidates the information to be used to prepare working plans, layouts and detailed drawings.
• Reviews designs and helps resolve the details not completely defined. Determines the best combination of all the preliminary information and contributing data to develop the final design.
• Develops specifications, designs or drawings using engineering principals.
• Provides the required level of documentation for custom or standard projects. Specific tasks may include making models, drawings and assemblies and Bill of Materials using the CAD system and other computer tools, as required.
• Verifies completed work; checks dimensions, Bills of Materials, materials to be used, quantities, processing information.
• Makes reasonable and sound decisions to meet budgets (both labor and cost) and deadlines. Provides scheduling, costing and technical information concerning the designs supported as well as status updates and information to internal departments and external vendors affected by design development.
• Resolves mechanical and fabrication problems with designed or purchased parts used in a design. Assures that any changes are documented and prepared in accordance with engineering change procedures and in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains effective communications and working relationships with all levels of employees. Provides regular feedback and updates to project team members and immediate supervisor about the status of design tasks.

Requirements:

• Associates degree or vocational certificate in drafting, design, industrial design, industrial engineering, electronics or technical illustration, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of drafting/design experience.
• Must have previous experience using 3D CAD system such as Creo, Solidworks, Inventor, or NX.
• Ability to apply advanced skills in area of specialization.
• Ability to adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• Capable of proceeding independently on repetitive design assignments & designating standard parts & components.

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