Control Systems Engineer

Iowa
18600 S John Deere Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001, USA

RFA Engineering () 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.

You will develop model‑based control systems for construction equipment. You will collaborate with product design teams to identify system requirements, develop, and simulate control system models, and execute control systems tuning on physical machines.

• Be the first line of support in manufacturing and commissioning.
• Document control theory and field commissioning/tuning processes. Develop processes to aid and refine commissioning methodology.
• Liaison with manufacturing, quality and factory automation engineering teams.
• Support and guide Continuous Improvement efforts to improve product quality and ensure end‑of‑line performance achieves grade‑control accuracy requirements.
• Troubleshoot control problems impacting machine performance and perform on‑machine control system troubleshooting and turning to refine control parameters to improve machine performance.
• Innovate and develop factory automation tools and processes.
• Design and test different control and commissioning models using Python and MATLAB.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent related work experience.
• Strong applicants will also have proficient knowledge in coding and automation.
• Understanding of controls, system design and application of control theory.
• Past experience or ability to operate construction equipment.
• Experience with mechanical systems, physics, mathematics, and dynamic systems analysis.
• Willingness to work in a “hands‑on” environment.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Background in a Manufacturing environment, process development and integration.
• Fundamental understanding in grade control technology, hydraulic systems, powertrain, and/or structural linkages.
• Product engineering experience with off‑highway equipment and customer applications.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $70,000-$100,000 – Commensurate with experience

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.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Tela Doc 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
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

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