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 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 be located at our Eden Prairie, MN engineering headquarters. Travel will be required 1 week per month to Fargo, ND.
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.
Control Systems Engineer - Power Electronics
Control Systems Engineer – Power Electronics will support the development of advanced electrification and control solutions across a wide range of applications. This role is responsible for developing, simulating, validating, and implementing control systems at both component and full system levels using a model-based design approach. The ideal candidate will contribute to electric drive development, system performance optimization, and embedded control implementation in a collaborative engineering environment.
Responsibilities
Develop electrification control solutions at both component and system levels using model-based design methodologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define and refine control system requirements supporting electrified vehicle solutions.
Perform electric drive and full system simulations to support control algorithm development and vehicle performance assessments.
Evaluate control system designs through analytical modeling, simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, laboratory validation, and field testing.
Support embedded implementation of control algorithms including auto-code generation and integration with microcontrollers and FPGAs.
Contribute to design reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement of development processes and validation strategies.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
One or more years of experience in power electronics or control algorithm development; relevant academic research experience will be considered.
Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape.
Experience simulating power electronics, electric machines, and control systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Attributes
Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics with a focus on power electronics and/or control systems.
Hands-on laboratory or vehicle testing experience with power electronics or electric motors.
Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments.
Experience with auto-code generation and embedded software implementation.
Familiarity with version control systems and Agile software development practices.
Experience with power electronics hardware or software design.
Knowledge of advanced control techniques including observers, model predictive control, filter design, and advanced motor control strategies.
Pay Range: $85,000-$130,000/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 Eden Prairie, MN, branch office in Dubuque, IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
RFA Engineering’s history dates back to 1943, when the Minnesota Engineering Company (MEC) was founded. Several tool designers left the Northern Pump Company to form their own company to support the fluctuating tool design needs of the defense industry.
MEC flourished with the simple operating principle of being responsive to the client and delivering exactly what was promised.