Junior Electrical Engineer, Controls & Testing

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 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.