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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 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 ideally operate onsite at our customer's engineering and manufacturing facility near Kansas City, MO . A flexible hybrid schedule or fully remote work arrangements could be made for the right candidate. 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. Senior Electrical Test Engineer The Senior Electrical Test Engineer is responsible for leading the verification and validation of products across development, sustaining, compliance, and certification activities. This role provides the infrastructure, test methods, and capabilities necessary to ensure design integrity, manufacturing reliability, quality, and compliance. This individual will ensure that all products, assemblies, and components are thoroughly tested, meet performance and certification requirements, and are free from defects after reaching the customer. Responsibilities Develop and execute verification and validation test methods, protocols, and reports for components, assemblies, and electro-mechanical systems. Design test cases, methodologies, processes, and acceptance criteria to validate product life cycle performance and quality metrics. Build and maintain best-in-class test capabilities, including automated test equipment (ATE), data acquisition, logging, and analytics tools. Conduct functional testing of electro-mechanical assemblies, mechanical components, and electrical/control circuits. Integrate Design for Test (DFT) principles into new product development (NPD) and engineering change (ECR) processes. Develop and implement test methods for root cause analysis (RCA) of failures. Lead lab testing and certification activities to UL, CE, and ETL standards, ensuring compliance with ASME A17.5, ASME A18.1, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Collaborate with certification agencies (UL, ETL, TUV, CSA) and external laboratories to achieve product compliance. Requirements 5+ years of professional product engineering experience, including 5+ years in a lead or senior test engineering role. Proven expertise in mechanical and electro-mechanical system testing and validation. Proficiency with CAD and 3D modeling software platforms such as SolidWorks and CREO. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Desired Skills and Experience Experience with Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT), environmental, and vibration testing methods. Direct experience with lab testing for UL, CE, and ETL certifications and compliance to ASME A17.5 and ASME A18.1 standards. Working knowledge of product compliance and certification processes with agencies such as UL, ETL, TUV, CSA, and external labs. Experience in FDA medical device compliance is a plus. Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Pay Range: $100,000-$150,000 – 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 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
Location:
Kansas City
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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