Virtual Electrical Engineering Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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 in Horicon, WI.

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 Engineer

As an Electrical Engineer you will support the development of vehicle electrical systems for outdoor power equipment and off-highway vehicles. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, supply management, quality, validation, and program management throughout the product development lifecycle. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, integration, testing, and release of vehicle electrical systems and components while supporting new product development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage electrical system requirements, including hardware and software specifications, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Design, develop, integrate, and release vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and related components.
• Create, organize, and maintain bills of material (BOMs) for electrical systems and vehicle platforms.
• Coordinate with suppliers on component feasibility, development, validation, and integration activities.
• Provide technical support during prototype builds, product validation, and production launch activities.
• Participate in system testing, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of electrical system concerns.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, validation, and program management teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to product development processes and electrical system design practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in vehicle electrical system design, integration, validation, or testing.
• Experience developing, designing, or testing electrical components, wiring harnesses, and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of electrical hardware and software interactions within embedded systems.
• Demonstrated ability to own and manage project deliverables from concept through implementation.
• Knowledge of product development and engineering change processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to support off-shift activities as needed during vehicle builds and launch events.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with agricultural, turf care, construction, or other off-highway vehicle development programs.
• Experience creating and maintaining bills of material for vehicle systems or test equipment.
• Experience with embedded software development, validation, or test scripting.
• Familiarity with SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HiL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing environments.
• Experience designing wiring harnesses and electrical systems using 3D CAD tools.
• Project management experience.
• Experience mentoring or training engineers and technical team members.
• Experience leading design or test activities involving remotely located teams.
• Advanced coursework or training in complementary engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and best practices.

Pay Range: $70,000-$100,000 – Commensurate with experience

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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