Control Systems Engineer

Rogers Freels & Associates Inc

Chillicothe (IL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an entry-level to experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our onsite team at a world-class facility. The role covers development, testing, and improvement of machine control systems across electro-hydraulic, powertrain, and drivetrain domains, leveraging MATLAB/Simulink and hands-on testing to deliver reliable performance gains.

The position includes a full benefits package and growth opportunities within our organization, with direct hire by customers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Robotics) or related.
Experience via internships, co-ops, academic projects, or professional roles.
Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, or similar modeling tools.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement control systems for electro-hydraulic, powertrain, drivetrain, and machine implement systems.
Create and maintain control system models using MATLAB and Simulink.
Perform simulations and virtual testing to evaluate system performance.
Conduct machine testing, troubleshooting, and control system tuning.
Analyze machine and sensor data to improve performance and reliability.
Collaborate with design, software, and test engineers to validate solutions.
Translate feedback into measurable product improvements.
Support product development from concept through production.
Create and maintain technical documentation for control system development and testing.
Assist in creating electrical design schedules and meet overall project timelines.
Analyze project requirements and perform calculations for electrical needs and safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's in Robotics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Description

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 entry level to 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 includesopportunitiesfor professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Control Systems Engineer

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will support the development, testing, and improvement of machine control systems, including electro-hydraulic, powertrain, drivetrain, and implement systems. The role combines MATLAB/Simulink modeling, simulation, hands-on machine testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and system tuning to deliver reliable performance improvements.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement control systems for electro-hydraulic, powertrain, drivetrain, and machine implement systems.
Create and maintain control system models using MATLAB and Simulink.
Perform simulations and virtual testing to evaluate system performance.
Conduct machine testing, troubleshooting, and control system tuning.
Analyze machine and sensor data to improve system performance and reliability.
Work with design, software, and test engineers to develop and validate control system solutions.
Translate customer and operator feedback into measurable product improvements.
Support product development activities from concept through production.
Create and maintain technical documentation related to control system development and testing.
Assists in creating and following electrical design schedule, from specification concept to system up completion, while keeping to an overall project schedule.
Analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements.
Troubleshooting issues with hardware and processes.
Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.
Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics, or a related engineering field.
Experience through internships, co-ops, academic projects, or professional engineering roles.
Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, or similar modeling tools.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information clearly.

Desired Attributes

Experience designing, implementing, or validating control systems.
Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, or similar modeling and simulation tools.
Experience with embedded software development or controls integration.
Knowledge of hydraulic systems, powertrain systems, robotics, or autonomous machine technologies.
Experience operating, testing, or developing construction, agricultural, mining, or other off-highway equipment.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems, sensor technologies, and machine diagnostics.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $70,000-$100,000 – 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 engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
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