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Entrylevel Electrical 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 ... Electrical Design Engineer The Electrical Design Engineer is a responsible for creating and ...

RFA Engineering

Electrical Design Engineer

Davenport, IA · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Electrical Design Engineer We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Design Engineer with an emphasis on electrical systems to support the design, integration, and optimization of off-road mobile ...

Doist

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Nevada, IA · On-site

$95 - $130/hr

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer In this role you will work with the electrical , mechanical, process and controls teams at Redwood Materials. You will review and design electrical controls ...

Ulteig

Substation Design Electrical Engineer

Hiawatha, IA · On-site +1

$91K - $112K/yr

At least 2 years of engineering experience required * Prior experience working with physical design or protection and control design of electrical power substations required * Capable of reviewing ...

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 ...

Actalent

Design Engineer

Pella, IA

$31.25 - $33.65/hr

The Design Engineer drives continuous improvement of utility equipment across the entire product ... Interest in expanding into electrical, embedded, or systems engineering roles over time. * ...

BAE Systems

Eng I - Elec

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$59K - $100K/yr

BAE Systems is looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer with a passion for engineering and ... This individual will execute electrical engineering design and development of GPS products. The ...

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What is the difference between Entrylevel Electrical Design Engineer vs Electrical Drafter?

AspectEntrylevel Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Drafter
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldTechnical diploma or associate degree in drafting or engineering technology
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, engineering firms, construction sitesDesign offices, manufacturing, or construction sites
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, construction companies, manufacturingArchitectural and engineering firms, manufacturing
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between an Entrylevel Electrical Design Engineer and an Electrical Drafter lies in their roles. The engineer focuses on designing electrical systems, performing calculations, and ensuring compliance, requiring a bachelor's degree. The drafter creates detailed technical drawings based on engineers' designs, often with a technical diploma. Both work in similar environments and industries, but their responsibilities and qualifications differ.

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Electrical Design Engineer

RFA Engineering

Dubuque, IA • On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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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.
Electrical Design Engineer
The Electrical Design Engineer is a 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
  • Route and develop wiring harnesses while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet design standards and integration guidelines.
  • Create designs and modify existing designs using Creo, ProCable and Capital Harness
  • Participate in print reviews and formal design reviews to support new product development.
  • Support manufacturing and assembly teams during the build and launch of new model designs.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical system issues on prototype and production machines.
  • 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
  • Review and approve two-dimensional harness drawings
  • Participate on a cross functional team and perform design reviews

Requirements
  • Bachelor's of Science in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related degree
  • Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal
  • 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; experience (Preferred)
  • Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink
  • Design experience or exposure to off-road mobile equipment
  • 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: $65,000-$85,000 - 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
Equal Opportunity Employer
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