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Mechanical Engineer Product Design and Validation

RFA Engineering

Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 95000

Posted: 8 August 2026 (18 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

RFA Engineering ()is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an entry-mid level 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 customers world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Mechanical Engineer Product Design and Validation

The selected candidate will support the development testing validation and continuous improvement of large off-highway construction and mining equipment. Projects may involve machine systems controls electrical and hydraulic systems autonomous technologies and next-generation equipment platforms. This role provides opportunities to work directly with engineers technicians and machine operators in both shop and field environments while supporting product development and validation activities.

Candidates with backgrounds in heavy equipment mining construction agriculture automotive military vehicles product validation testing or other hands-on mechanical industries are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Support the development testing and validation of large off-highway construction and mining equipment.
Plan and execute machine-level testing activities to evaluate product performance functionality and reliability.
Troubleshoot mechanical hydraulic electrical and controls-related issues on prototype and production equipment.
Collect analyze and interpret test data to support engineering decisions and product improvements.
Collaborate with engineers technicians operators manufacturing personnel and suppliers to solve technical challenges.
Support new product introduction continuous product improvement and quality initiatives.
Create and maintain engineering documentation test reports and technical summaries.
Participate in field shop and proving-ground activities while working directly with heavy equipment.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Electrical 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
Ability to travel (less than 10% of time).

Desired Attributes

Experience with product development machine testing product validation or new product introduction activities.
Experience with off-highway construction mining agricultural industrial military or automotive equipment.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical electrical hydraulic or controls-related systems.
Experience working with machine controls CAN communications instrumentation or data acquisition systems.
Experience using engineering analysis and reporting tools such as Excel Power BI Tableau MATLAB CANalyzer CANape or similar software.
Experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
Experience in 3-D Modeling Software; Creo (Pro/Engineer) experience preferred.
Previous experience with Teamcenter or other PDM software.
Experience supporting prototype builds field testing validation or new product development programs.
Experience working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
Desire to work in an engineering environment focused on robust reliable and cost-effective product development.

Pay Range: $65000-$95000 - 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