Design Engineer - Hydraulics Integration

Job Category :
Mechanical Engineering

Requisition Number : DESIG
001516

• Posted :
  October 20, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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RFA Engineering ( ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an 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.

The selected candidate will be a full-time RFA employee working at a customer’s facility as part of their product design group and will support the design and integration of hydraulic systems on compaction equipment for the paving industry. The environment will be office with the possibility of intermittent prototype testing. The work consists of utilizing Creo to route fluid line components, design mounting systems, and interact with other systems on the vehicle in preparation for production release.

This position will focus on hydraulic system integration on off-highway equipment. While focused on hydraulics, you will also interact with other systems on the machine including structures, powertrain, engine, and electrical.

• Placement of components like pumps, motors, valves in the machine and routing hoses to connect components
• Facilitate the completion of drawings, confirm quality requirements, and coordinate the release of hydraulic system drawing packages.
• Participate in prototype machine builds to find and fix hydraulic system issues prior to production
• Collaborate with all systems on the design team and cross functional business partners to ensure hydraulic system designs meet quality, velocity, and cost targets

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering or related degree
• Experience with 3D modeling of components or systems (Creo Preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment

• Strong component design, 3D modeling, and hydraulic system integration skills. The hydraulic system interfaces with many systems on the machine. Space constraints require unique solutions to produce thoughtful designs that meet design for manufacturing requirements and challenging cost targets.
• Geometric dimension and tolerance training and application
• Ability to identify and clarify design tradeoffs across multiple solutions to select the best design through your knowledge of hydraulic components and systems.
• Working with a global team across time zones requires precise, clear communication on design interfaces. Verbal and written communications are important when multiple systems occupy the same space claim, and teams need to navigate solutions that work for all business partners.
• Hands-on experience with agricultural, automotive, or construction equipment

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$85,000 – Commensurate with experience

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
• Tela Doc 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
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

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