Engineering Aide jobs in the United States

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise.  We are seeking a growth-oriented 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 in Waco, TX.  The position will be onsite with no opportunity for remote work M-Th (6am-4pm).

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.

 Job Description:  The main function of the engineering aide is to support the manufacturing engineer by adapting and applying engineering techniques, conducting tests and inspections, and preparing reports and calculations. Job Responsibilities: Determine engineering requirements by conducting inspections and analytical tests, analyzing and synthesizing data, maintaining control charts, determining root causes, writing work instructions and preparing bid specifications. Resolve engineering problems by collecting analyzing information, researching, analyzing, adapting, and modifying engineering techniques. Recommend solutions and prepare drawings, schematics, and diagrams. Meet cost standards by preparing cost-benefit analyses, and track and report expenses. Maintain and improve quality results by completing quality assurance tests, following standards, studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes, and implementing changes. Collect and enter data, generate reports and presentations, and summarize data and trends.

Desired Attributes:  Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability. Team player and detail oriented. Basic ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations. Basic ability to perform details calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications. Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Previous experience with computer applications and design software related to engineering field. Education/Experience: Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field desired. 2-4 years experience desired.

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

• 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
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly