Mechanical Controls Engineer

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 customers world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.

As a Mechanical Controls Engineer you will work with a cross-functional engineering team to develop test and optimize machine systems that improve performance productivity efficiency and operator experience. This role combines mechanical engineering principles with machine controls allowing engineers to work directly with hydraulic systems powertrains vehicle dynamics and off-highway equipment. You will participate in machine development activities from concept through production using modeling simulation testing and data analysis to create innovative solutions for advanced machine systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate control strategies for electro-hydraulic systems powertrain systems drivetrain systems and machine implements.
• Evaluate machine performance through testing analysis and system optimization.
• Create and maintain mechanical and controls models using MATLAB Simulink and related engineering tools.
• Conduct machine testing troubleshooting calibration and performance tuning on prototype and production equipment.
• Analyze hydraulic powertrain and machine operational data to identify opportunities for increased efficiency reliability and durability.
• Support development of machine architecture system requirements and performance specifications.
• Work closely with mechanical design software and test engineers to integrate and validate machine systems.
• Investigate and resolve machine performance issues through root cause analysis and engineering problem-solving techniques.
• Translate customer operator and field feedback into measurable product improvements.
• Support product development efforts from concept prototyping and validation through production launch.
• Create engineering documentation test reports validation plans and system performance summaries.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Agricultural Engineering Robotics or a related engineering field.
• Understanding of machine systems including hydraulics powertrains drivetrains thermodynamics or vehicle dynamics.
• Experience through internships co-ops academic projects or professional engineering roles involving mechanical systems testing or product development.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB Simulink ANSYS Amesim or similar platforms.
• Experience collecting analyzing and interpreting engineering test data.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desired Attributes

• Experience developing or validating mobile equipment agricultural equipment construction equipment automotive systems or other off-highway machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulic system design performance analysis and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with powertrain systems vehicle dynamics transmission systems or machine implement controls.
• Experience conducting laboratory field or vehicle testing.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems instrumentation sensors and machine diagnostics.
• Exposure to control systems development machine automation or robotics.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink Simscape Amesim CANalyzer CANape or similar engineering tools.
• Hands-on experience operating testing or evaluating heavy equipment and machinery.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $70000-$100000 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

Required Experience:

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