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 includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Entry Level Electrical Engineer - Control Systems
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 Expenses
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Qualifications Skills Preferred Eng Electrical Software Novice Eng Elect Troubleshooting Novice Eng Control Systems Novice Education Preferred Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- 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
- 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
- Hands-on engineering mindset and interest in heavy equipment, machine technology, and product development
- Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
What We Do
RFA serves 100's of clients ranging in size from Fortune 500 to entrepreneurial start-ups. We deliver engineering services from our Engineering Center in Eden Prairie, MN and at our client’s own facilities. Regardless of the manner which we deliver services, our goal is to please our clients, through consistent value of services which are aligned to the standards of our clients. We strive to work as a transparent extension of our client’s own engineering staff. We work in all areas of mechanical, software and electrical design, including off-highway mobile equipment and mechanical power transmission, consumer, recreational, industrial, medical products and one-of-a-kind special manufacturing machines. To see a complete listing of our open positions, please go to http://www.rfamec.com/careers/career-opportunities.html
