RFA Engineering · 4 days ago
Electric Machine Test & Validation Engineer
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRFA Engineering develops embedded software and electronics for clients in precision agriculture and vehicle electrification. They are seeking an Electric Machine Test & Validation Engineer responsible for planning, executing, and reporting verification and validation activities for electric machines, ensuring designs meet safety and performance standards.
ComputerManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and manage testing, verification, and validation plans and activities for electric machines using internal engineering tools and processes
Create and track test activities, work requests, schedules, and program summaries related to verification and validation efforts
Report test status, risks, results, and completion metrics to engineering teams and leadership
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, test, manufacturing, suppliers, and external partners to define and deliver test and validation strategies
Perform laboratory testing, field testing, and electric machine teardowns to verify designs meet application requirements
Ensure electric machine designs meet safety, performance, quality, reliability, and cost targets
Interpret and apply relevant standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements related to electric machines and testing activities
Deliver small to medium-scale projects while operating within established program management frameworks
Create, maintain, and back up complex technical documentation, test plans, procedures, and reports to a high standard
Continuously develop technical capabilities through training, coaching, and industry research
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, regulations, and industry best practices related to electric machines and validation testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 years of experience developing and executing test plans, verification activities, work requests, schedules, and engineering summaries
Minimum 2 years of experience working with rotating components or electric machine design, testing, or implementation
Knowledge of data acquisition systems and instrumentation such as accelerometers, thermistors, current transducers, and vector network analyzers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with test scheduling, prioritization, and execution
Ability to travel up to 20%, primarily local
Preferred
Knowledge of related electric drive components including inverters, connectors, and energy storage systems
Understanding of AI and data-driven methods applied to testing, verification, and validation activities
Strong analytical knowledge of electric machine design, including electromagnetics, continuous and peak load evaluation, bearings, insulation systems, cooling methods, and manufacturability
Experience with accelerated and durability test methods
Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance on testing, evaluation, and improvement of engineering outcomes
Ability to track, measure, and communicate progress toward intermediate milestones to ensure projects remain on schedule
Experience managing projects with minimal supervision while meeting cost, schedule, and quality objectives
Proven experience collaborating across engineering and functional teams to achieve shared goals
Experience using Windchill and Creo
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
Company
RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering is an engineering company providing mechanical and electrical design.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Koehler
Engineering Director - Partner at RFA Engineering
Bruce Birr
Engineering Director / CIO / Partner
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