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 operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.
Control Systems - Staff Architect
This role is responsible for defining the overall controls strategy, electrical integration approach, and system-level design standards that ensure performance, reliability, and scalability across product platforms. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in motor control, variable frequency drives (VFDs), power systems, and control algorithms, and is experienced in developing robust control architectures for electrically and environmentally demanding applications. This individual serves as a senior technical authority, guiding design direction, mentoring engineers, and ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum 10 years of experience in control systems and electrical system design for industrial equipment.
Strong background in motor control, VFDs, and power distribution systems.
Demonstrated experience developing control system architectures and advanced control algorithms.
Experience designing and validating systems to meet EMC compliance requirements.
Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex system-level electrical and controls issues.
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: $120,000-$200,000/ 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 Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly