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RFA Engineering

Senior Hydraulics Engineer

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities ... Hydraulics Design Engineer We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a focus on hydraulic ...

Origin Design Co

Senior Structural Engineer

IA · On-site

$94K - $128K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Senior Structural Engineer DUBUQUE OR DAVENPORT, IOWA Origin Design is a full-service professional design firm offering architecture, engineering, field services and ...

Origin Design Co

Senior Structural Engineer

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$94K - $128K/yr

Origin Design is continually seeking highly qualified individuals to enhance and expand our staff to better serve our clients. We are currently hiring a full-time Senior Structural Engineer that will ...

Precision of New Hampton

CAD Drawer

New Hampton, IA

$60K - $80K/yr

Precision of New Hampton has an immediate opening for a CAD Drawer at our New Hampton, IA Facility ... Knowledge of engineering prints Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits:

Foth

Civil Design Technician

Des Moines, IA

Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based ... We are seeking a full-time Civil Design Technician to join our Transportation Design team in our ...

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Foth

Civil Design Technician

Des Moines, IA

Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based ... We are seeking a full-time Civil Design Technician to join our Transportation Design team in our ...

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Summit Products

Cad Tech

Altoona, IA · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

Support engineering and prototype staff during the design and prototype phase of new product ... Job Type: Full-time Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental ...

Summit Products

Cad Tech

Altoona, IA

$19 - $24/hr

Support engineering and prototype staff during the design and prototype phase of new product ... Job Type: Full-time Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental ...

Foth

Civil Design Technician

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based ... We are seeking a full-time Civil Design Technician to join our Transportation Design team in our ...

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Summit Products

Cad Tech

Altoona, IA · On-site

Support engineering and prototype staff during the design and prototype phase of new product ... Job Type: Full-time Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental ...

Olsson

Civil Engineer - Site Design

Des Moines, IA

We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to ... Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles In addition, full-time employees ...

Olsson

Civil Engineer - Site Design

Des Moines, IA · On-site

We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to ... Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles In addition, full-time employees ...

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What is the difference between Full Time Design Engineer vs Design Technician?

AspectFull Time Design EngineerDesign Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or design-related fieldAssociate degree or technical certification in design or drafting
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, engineering firms, manufacturing companiesDrafting labs, manufacturing plants, design departments
ResponsibilitiesConcept development, detailed design, project managementCreating technical drawings, preparing design documentation
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles, career paths, job requirementsTechnical skills, drafting tools, software proficiency

Full Time Design Engineers focus on developing and managing design projects, requiring a degree and broader responsibilities. Design Technicians typically support engineers by preparing technical drawings and documentation, often with technical certifications. Both roles are essential in the design process but differ in scope and qualifications.

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Senior Hydraulics Engineer

Senior Hydraulics Engineer

RFA Engineering

Ankeny, IA • On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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 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.
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.
Hydraulics Design Engineer
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a focus on hydraulic systems to support product design and integration. This role involves working closely with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions. Key responsibilities include 3D modeling with Creo, creating 2D drawings, supporting assembly line challenges, and troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
Responsibilities
  • Communication with suppliers and customers on product selection and integration
  • Use of Creo and Windchill to support 3-D Modeling of components, sheet metal and hydraulic or electrical routings.
  • Creation and support of 2D drawings and specification documentation
  • Work with manufacturing, quality, product verification and validation, customer support and suppliers to develop efficient and cost effective designs
  • Support Assembly Line challenges
  • Using Hydraulic Schematics to troubleshoot and validate system function.
  • Compile and furnish necessary information (engineering decisions and reports of pertinent design analyses data) to document the design solution required for building of prototypes and adoption of the design with possible involvement of other functional engineers.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree
  • Strong mechanical and electrical 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; Creo (Preferred)
  • Previous experience with Windchill or PDMLink
  • Design experience with off-road mobile equipment
  • Ability to address quality issues, determine root cause and drive to a corrective action
  • Desire to work in an engineering environment focusing on robust & cost effective designs
  • Experience working with Hydraulic or Electrical Systems
  • Experience operating off-road mobile equipment

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $70,000-$100,000 - 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
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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