Electric Machine Test & Validation Engineer

Electric Machine Test & Validation Engineer

Job Category: Electrical Engineering

Requisition Number: ELECT
001555

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• Posted :
  January 6, 2026
• Full-Time

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Fargo, ND 58102, USA

RFA Engineering () develops embedded software and electronics for our world‑class clients in the areas of precision agriculture and vehicle electrification. 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 engineering and manufacturing facility.

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.

Electric Machine Test & Validation Engineer

The Electric Machine Test & Validation Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting verification and validation activities for electric machines used in off‑highway and industrial applications. This role works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure electric machine designs meet safety, performance, quality, reliability, regulatory, and cost requirements through structured laboratory testing, field validation, and teardown analysis.

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

• 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

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…