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Entry Level Wire Harness Design Engineer Jobs in Iowa

RFA Engineering

Electrical Design Engineer

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

We are seeking an Entry-Level to Experienced candidate to become an integral part of our ... Wire harness or cable design for vehicles * Experience with Capital Harness Systems (CHS) * Read ...

Crystal Group

2nd Shift Assembler, Wire Harness

Hiawatha, IA · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

Work closely with engineering and production teams to communicate any issues, provide feedback on ... design. * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics related to wire harness ...

Crystal

2nd Shift Assembler, Wire Harness

Hiawatha, IA

$16 - $20.50/hr

Work closely with engineering and production teams to communicate any issues, provide feedback on ... design. * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics related to wire harness ...

Crystal Group

2nd Shift Assembler, Wire Harness

Hiawatha, IA · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

Work closely with engineering and production teams to communicate any issues, provide feedback on ... design. * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics related to wire harness ...

Timberline Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer

Marion, IA

$72K - $93K/yr

Design and coordinate testing programs, fixtures, adapters, and procedures for product testing in ... Able to assess production needs for Wire Harness assembly & testing, Panel testing, Control Box ...

Three Point Solutions

Product Design Engineer

Ottumwa, IA · On-site

$40 - $43/hr

Ottumwa, IA 52501 Duration: 24 Months (Possibility of Extension/Conversion) Shift: 1st Shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Job Summary Entry-level product engineering role focused on mechanical design support ...

RFA Engineering

Electromechanical Engineer

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Develop electrical harness schematics and routing layouts * Work with suppliers to support part development and design updates * Collaborate with supply management, manufacturing, and engineering ...

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What is the difference between Entry Level Wire Harness Design Engineer vs Electrical Design Technician?

AspectEntry Level Wire Harness Design EngineerElectrical Design Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related fieldAssociate's degree or technical certification in electrical technology
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, manufacturing plants, R&D labsManufacturing floors, testing labs, design departments
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, industrial equipmentElectronics manufacturing, product assembly
Common Search IntentDesign-focused, entry-level engineering rolesTechnical support, assembly, and testing roles

While both roles involve electrical systems, the Entry Level Wire Harness Design Engineer primarily focuses on designing wiring systems using CAD software, requiring a bachelor's degree. The Electrical Design Technician supports electrical design processes, often with an associate's degree or certification, and may handle testing and assembly tasks. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right entry point in electrical wiring careers.

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Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Dubuque, IA • On-site

RFA Engineering
Engineering Professional Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about RFA Engineeringexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

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.
Entry Level Electrical Engineer
As an Electrical Engineer you will support the development and validation of electrical and electronic systems for off-highway equipment. This role combines hands-on electrical design responsibilities, including wire harness development, with leadership of Product Validation and Verification (PV&V) activities. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical systems meet functional, performance, durability, and regulatory requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and execute electrical Product Validation and Verification (PV&V) activities for machine platforms and subsystems.
  • Support electrical system and component design, including wire harness design, circuit definition, connector selection, and routing integration.
  • Develop and review electrical schematics, harness drawings, and design documentation in support of new product development and production programs.
  • Plan, coordinate, and perform electrical testing activities, including functional, environmental, durability, and EMC testing.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical system issues identified during development testing, validation, or production use.
  • Serve as the electrical representative on Product Delivery Process (PDP) and PV&V teams, ensuring electrical plans, schedules, and deliverables are defined and executed.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure robust electrical system integration.
  • Author and review electrical requirements, test plans, test reports, and technical documentation.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Engineering experience supporting electrical design, analysis, testing, or validation activities on complex systems or products.
  • Understanding of electrical components such as batteries, starters, alternators, relays, solenoids, sensors, lighting, and connectors.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve electrical system issues.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work within cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support testing and development activities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with electrical wire harness design, circuit routing, and schematic development.
  • Hands-on experience performing environmental and EMC testing and driving issue resolution.
  • Experience with Creo for design and packaging work.
  • Familiarity with Capital Harness or similar harness design tools.
  • Experience using Windchill or other PLM systems.
  • Exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems.
  • Familiarity with electrical requirements development, verification planning, and validation reporting.
  • Knowledge of off-highway equipment, including construction, agricultural, or forestry machines.
  • Experience working within a structured product development or gated release process.

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

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Equal Opportunity Employer
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