Machine Automation & Control Systems Engineer

Rfamec; Chillicothe, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering, an engineering service provider, seeks an entry to mid-level Control Systems Engineer to develop and test machine control systems. You will model with MATLAB/Simulink, run simulations, and perform hands-on testing to improve performance and reliability at a customer facility.

Responsibilities span modeling, testing, data analysis, and documentation, with collaboration across design, software, and test teams to deliver robust control solutions and schedule-driven project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field (ME/EE/Manufacturing/Robotics) or related.
• Experience through 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 environment 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 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.
• Assist in creating and following electrical design schedule, from specification concept to system up completion, while keeping to an overall project schedule.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Robotics or related engineering field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Simscape

Job description

RFA Engineering, an engineering service provider, seeks an entry to mid-level Control Systems Engineer to develop and test machine control systems. You will model with MATLAB/Simulink, run simulations, and perform hands-on testing to improve performance and reliability at a customer facility.

Responsibilities span modeling, testing, data analysis, and documentation, with collaboration across design, software, and test teams to deliver robust control solutions and schedule-driven project work.