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Wire Harness Design Engineer

Rfamec, Dubuque, IA, United States


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 position will operate onsite at our customer's world‑class engineering and manufacturing facility.

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.

Wire Harness Design Engineer

The Wire Harness Design Engineer is a professional responsible for creating and developing the layout and design of electrical wire harness systems used in off‑highway equipment. They work on the configuration, routing, and integration of wires, connectors, and other electrical components, ensuring efficient and organized assembly.

Job Description

Manage execution of small projects related to harness changes

Create designs and modify existing designs using Creo Cabling

Work with manufacturing and quality engineers to identify improvements to designs

Interact with other design teams and the electrical team to coordinate co‑effective changes

Work with supplier(s) to determine best design practices and components

Pull part numbers and decisions for parts being designed using PTC Windchill/SAP

Review and approve two dimensional harness drawings

Participate on a cross functional team and perform design reviews

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or related degree

Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments

Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Ability to thrive in a team environment

Desired Attributes

Experience in 3‑D Modeling Software; Creo experience (Preferred)

Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink

Strong understanding of GD&T

Design experience or exposure to off‑road mobile equipment

Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost effective designs

Experience with ProCable

Wire harness or cable design for vehicles

Experience with Capital Harness Systems (CHS)

Read electrical schematics to relate to wire harness designs

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range:

$60,000-$90,000 – 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

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

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Education
Bachelors of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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