Controls Engineer II

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 in Hamel, MN.

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.

Controls Engineer II

The Controls Engineer II is responsible for developing and maintaining control systems under the direction of a senior engineer or manager. They lead the development of subsystems in larger design efforts or the complete electrical system development in smaller projects. They provide technical direction to junior engineers, designers, and drafters. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned.

Job Description

• Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design.
• Design and integrate industrial automation and control systems including PLC controls, motor controls, and general machine controls.
• Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
• Validate designs through analysis and testing
• Coordinate your own design efforts as well as other engineers and designers to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.
• Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering program.
• 3 years of experience in developing and maintaining electromechanical system designs.  
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

Preferred Experience

• Engine/generator controls
• Industrial automation and controls systems
• Industrial power systems and automation.
  
• Engine, generator, electrical traction, hydrostatics & hydraulic controls.
• Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation (RSLogix, RSView, Ethernet, ControlNEt, DeviceNet) 
• Machine PLC and HMI Controls programming
• Motor controls and variable speed drives
• Knowledge in Autodesk Electrical and ERP software

Salary

$75-95K consummate 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 Eden Prairie, MN, our 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

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000