Equipment Engineering Director jobs in Waterloo, IA

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 Mechanical Engineer

This individual will be responsible for developing and validating Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models to support the design of new products, as well as troubleshooting existing products.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to design and verify the performance goals of cooling systems, HVAC systems, and engines
• Provide engineering analysis support using software to model complex thermal and fluid systems
• Use of Ensight for post-processing
• Use of Kuli to model and predict cooling system performance
• Provide design engineering team with accurate design recommendations of corrective action
• Perform after-test correlation with CFD models to improve analysis methodology

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Previous experience with Creo (Pro/Engineer) or other 3D CAD software
• Basic understanding of cooling systems and diesel engines
• 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

• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
• Design experience or exposure to large machinery
• Desire to work in a fast paced engineering environment focusing on robust designs, quality of product, and accuracy of results

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$75,000 – 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