Senior Control Systems Engineer

RFA Engineering () is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & position will operate onsite at our customers world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

Senior Control Systems Engineer

This role focuses on the architecture integration and performance of electrical power motor drive and control systems that enable reliable operation in demanding environments. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with motors variable frequency drives (VFDs) control algorithms and power delivery systems along with a strong background in system-level integration electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product reliability. This individual will serve as a senior technical resource and mentor while working across cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the selection specification and integration of electrical power components motors drives and control systems for thermal management equipment.

• Develop and refine control system architectures and algorithms to optimize system performance efficiency and reliability.

• Define and support verification and validation testing to ensure electrical and control systems meet functional performance and reliability requirements.

• Integrate electrical components and design practices to ensure compliance with EMC requirements and industry standards.

• Investigate root causes of electrical and control system failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Support resolution of current product issues providing technical leadership in troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.

• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to engineers and project team members.

• Collaborate with project engineering program management manufacturing and marketing to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (Masters degree preferred).

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical control systems design and integration.

• Strong experience with motors VFDs and power distribution systems.

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing control systems and algorithms.

• Experience designing hardening and testing products for EMC compliance.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues at the system level.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with industrial thermal management HVAC or fluid cooling systems.

• Background in system-level design for equipment operating in electrically or environmentally harsh conditions.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers or serving in a technical lead capacity.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $90000-$150000/ year 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
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Required Experience:

Senior IC