Control Systems Engineer

Rogers Freels & Associates Inc

Dubuque (IA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

HSA

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RFA Engineering seeks an entry level to experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our engineering team onsite at a world-class facility. You will develop, test, and optimize machine control algorithms for electro-hydraulic and powertrain systems using MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities include modeling, simulations, testing, and data analysis to enhance machine performance and reliability; collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
Understanding of control systems, hydraulics, powertrain, robotics, or vehicle dynamics.
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.

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 customer feedback into measurable product improvements.
Support product development from concept through production.

Skills

Control systems

MATLAB

Simulink

Hydraulics

Powertrain

Robotics

Vehicle dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Simscape

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 work with a cross-functional engineering team to develop, test, and optimize machine control algorithms that improve machine performance, productivity, automation, and operator experience.

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Robotics, or a related engineering field.
Understanding of control systems, hydraulics, powertrain systems, robotics, or vehicle dynamics.
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 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.

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