Entry Level Electrical Engineer

RFA Engineering; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

EAP

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an electrical engineer to join our team onsite at a world-class facility. The role spans entry level to experienced, focusing on validating and testing advanced machine control systems for off-highway equipment.

The engineer will plan data collection, troubleshoot controls, support testing, and analyze performance data to verify functionality and drive improvements. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Agricultural or related engineering.
• Understanding of electrical and electronic systems.
• Familiarity with machine controls, sensors, actuators, and data acquisition systems.
• Basic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments around construction and off-highway equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support validation and verification activities for machine control systems.
• Plan and execute machine testing and data collection activities.
• Prepare equipment and machines for testing, including software flashing and system setup.
• Collect, transfer, and organize machine performance data for engineering analysis.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and controls-related issues on machine platforms.
• Assist in the development, calibration, and validation of machine control systems.
• Analyze test results and provide recommendations for system improvements.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure test objectives, schedules, and deliverables are achieved.
• Investigate hardware, software, network, and communications issues impacting machine performance.
• Support implementation of safety requirements and engineering best practices.
• Document testing activities, findings, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with controls, systems, software, and validation engineers on development projects.
• Provide regular progress updates to project stakeholders and engineering leadership.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Machine controls familiarity

Sensors & actuators

Data acquisition systems

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Engineering (related field)

Tools

CAN networks

Diagnostic tools

Linux familiarity

Ethernet communications

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.

Entry Level Electrical Engineer - Control Systems

This position supports the validation and testing of advanced machine control systems for off-highway equipment. The engineer will plan and execute data collection activities, troubleshoot controls and communication systems, support machine testing, and analyze performance data to help verify machine functionality and improve system performance.

Responsibilities

• Support validation and verification activities for machine control systems.
• Plan and execute machine testing and data collection activities.
• Prepare equipment and machines for testing, including software flashing and system setup.
• Collect, transfer, and organize machine performance data for engineering analysis.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and controls-related issues on machine platforms.
• Assist in the development, calibration, and validation of machine control systems.
• Analyze test results and provide recommendations for system improvements.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure test objectives, schedules, and deliverables are achieved.
• Investigate hardware, software, network, and communications issues impacting machine performance.
• Support implementation of safety requirements and engineering best practices.
• Document testing activities, findings, and corrective actions.

Collaborate with controls, systems, software, and validation engineers on development projects.

• Provide regular progress updates to project stakeholders and engineering leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Understanding of electrical and electronic systems.
• Familiarity with machine controls, sensors, actuators, and data acquisition systems.
• Basic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments around construction and off-highway equipment.

Desired Attributes

• Exposure to CAN communication networks and diagnostic tools.
• Linux experience or familiarity with Linux-based systems.
• Understanding of Ethernet-based communications.
• Experience with machine testing, validation, or data collection activities.
• Knowledge of embedded control systems.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on engineering mindset.
• Effective collaborator capable of working within cross-functional teams.
• Passion for heavy equipment, machine technology, and product development.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65,000-$85,000 – 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.
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 ExpensesBonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Eng Electrical Software

Novice

Eng Control Systems

Novice

Education

Preferred

Bachelors of Science or better in Computer Engineering or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Engineering Physics or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Engineering Technology or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Software Engineering or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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