About this role
RFA Engineering ( www.rfamec.com ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a growth-oriented 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.
Electrical Engineering Technician
The Electrical Engineering Technician will support the testing and validation of refrigeration control products, including thermostats, pressure controls, temperature controls, and pneumatic controls. This hands-on role is responsible for setting up and executing laboratory tests, collecting data, documenting results, and maintaining test equipment and fixtures.
Responsibilities
- Build, wire, and configure test setups, fixtures, and instrumentation.
- Perform environmental, cycle life, performance, pressure, leak, and certification testing.
- Install sensors and operate lab equipment including environmental chambers and test stands.
- Collect, document, and organize test data, observations, and photographs.
- Assist with agency witness testing and certification activities.
- Troubleshoot test equipment and report failures or abnormal results.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, and test samples.
- Support continuous improvement of test procedures and laboratory operations.
Qualifications
- Associates of Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Engineering Technology.
- 0–3 years of hands-on technical experience, including internships.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Experience with multimeters, hand tools, and basic shop equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with environmental chambers, vibration testing, or cycle testing.
- Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
- Refrigeration, HVAC, pressure, or leak-testing experience.
- Electrical wiring, soldering, or panel-building experience.
- Basic machining or fabrication skills.
- Familiarity with UL or CSA test methods.
- EPA Section 608 Certification.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $50,000-$80,000 – 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
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly