Application Engineer - Mechanical

Rolls-Royce; Home (KS); On-site; USD 73,120 - 118,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking an Applications Engineer – Mechanical to support the integration of power generation equipment on customer projects within the Project System Business. This role is based in Mankato, MN and requires collaboration with sales, engineering, project management and vendors.

Key duties include reviewing P&ID diagrams and drawings, performing calculations, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with RRSA procedures. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Willingness to travel for business trips up to 30%.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design walk-in enclosures and housing for generator sets, KPP, BESS, or other systems.
• Define system requirements with clients and coordinate ventilation, piping and sound attenuation.
• Prepare engineering calculations and drawings per codes and Rolls‑Royce standards.
• Verify and confirm manufacturing drawings, P&ID diagrams, schematics and data sheets.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project design

System integration

P&ID diagrams

CAD software

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

SAP

Windchill

Creo

MS Project

BIM360

Job description

Applications Engineer – Mechanical

Join us and develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing mechanical engineering work related to the integration of power generation equipment in customer projects in connection with the Project System Business.

Key Accountabilities

• Works on project design and development for new or existing products.
• Manage the overall PSB Scope and site / building integration.
• Design walk-in enclosures and housing for generator sets, KPP, BESS, or other systems as needed.
• Define System requirements with clients and coordinate engineering related to ventilation air flow design, including static pressure calculations and sound attenuation, as well as exhaust, fuel and water piping in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Develop complete PSB scope from initial ideas to onsite delivery of systems.
• Manage customer requirements and design scope changes.
• Verifies and confirms manufacturing drawings, P&I diagrams, schematics, data sheets and similar drawings for compliance with design specifications.
• Research and analyze requirements from various engineering standards, contracts and proposal documents.
• Prepare engineering calculations and drawings in accordance with applicable codes, contract requirements, while utilizing industry standard/Rolls‑Royce Solutions America standards.
• Prepare and finalize equipment specifications for major equipment.
• Select effective design concepts and fundamental technology for new products or improvement of existing products.
• Review and compare customer specifications against MTU designs and equipment vendor proposals.
• Lead or participate bid leveling exercises on vendor proposals with purchasing.
• Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices.
• Responsible for following RRSA procedures per the company’s quality system.
• Advise and mentor associate engineers.
• Be the liaison between sales, internal engineering, project management, and vendors.
• Create and deliver effective presentations to executive management as well as site teams.
• Review control systems and schemes.

Basic Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. The company is unable to sponsor visas.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Application Engineering, Combustion Engineering or equivalent, plus 3 years of mechanical engineering experience in design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing engineering, or 7 years of experience in the same fields.
• Willingness to travel for business trips up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of design and system capabilities.
• Excellent applied knowledge of reciprocating internal combustion engines used in genset applications, including exhaust treatment technologies.
• Strong ability to read and interpret P&I diagrams and manufacturing drawings.
• Fundamental knowledge of AC and DC electricity.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings such as single line diagrams and point‑to‑point drawings.
• Experience in mechanical systems control systems.
• Strong initiative and independent work ability.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution at both strategic and functional levels.
• Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and explain those conclusions to management in presentations.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Office suite, BIM360, drafting tools, CAD software.
• Social skills: dependability, versatility, flexibility, and team orientation.
• Commissioning, testing or site inspection experience.
• Computer skills: SAP, Windchill, Creo, MS Project, and collaboration tools.
• Control systems, PLC, parameter changes expertise.
• Consulting engineering in MEP or structural capacity.
• Professional Engineer license in any state.
• OSHA 30‑hour certificate or ability to complete online training within 60 days of start.
• Project experience.

Benefits

Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long‑term incentive plan. Options vary based on eligibility factors such as date of hire and employment type.

Job Details

Location: Mankato, MN

Pay Range: $73,120 - $118,820 annually

Job Posting Date: 24 Jun 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. At Rolls‑Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Business Unit Overview

The Power Systems unit of Rolls‑Royce provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand MTU. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are cleaner and smarter, providing answers to the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems, serving our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.