Application Engineer - Mechanical

Rolls-Royce plc; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 73,120 - 118,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Mankato, MN is seeking an Applications Engineer - Mechanical to drive integration of power generation equipment in customer projects. You will design enclosures, define system requirements, and coordinate ventilation, piping, and controls in collaboration with sales and management.

The role expects a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering with 3+ years’ relevant experience, up to 30% travel, and the ability to prepare compliant drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Familiarity with P&ID diagrams and manufacturing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Work on design and development for new or existing products.
• Manage PSB scope and site integration.
• Design walk-in enclosures and housings for generator sets.
• Define system requirements with clients and coordinate ventilation and piping designs.
• Prepare engineering calculations and drawings per codes and Rolls-Royce standards.
• Mentor associate engineers and liaise between sales, engineering, and vendors.

Skills

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Windchill

Creo

MS Project

Job description

Job Description Title: Applications Engineer - Mechanical Pioneer the next generation of innovation.

Join us and you’ll 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 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.
• Designs walk-in enclosures and housing for generator sets, KPP, BESS, or other systems as needed
• Define System requirements with clients do or coordinate engineering related to ventilation air flow design including static pressure calculations and sound attenuation but also 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 manage design scope and 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 vender 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 venders
• 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.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Application Engineering, Combustion Engineering or and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience with design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing engineering; or 7 years of mechanical engineering experience with design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing engineering.
• Willingness to travel for business trips up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of design and system capabilities
• Excellent applied knowledge about 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 ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and explain those conclusions to management in form of presentations
• Strong computer Skills: MS Office suite, BIM360, drafting tools, CAD software
• Social Skills: Dependability, Versatility, Flexibility, and Team Oriented Commissioning, testing or site inspection experience
• Computer Skills: SAP, Windchill, Creo, MS Project, & collaboration tools
• Control systems, PLC, parameter changes
• Consulting engineering in MEP or structural capacity
• Professional Engineer license [any state] OSHA30 certificate [ or ability to complete on line training within 60 days of start

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.

Job Category: Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date: 31 Jul 2026; 00:07

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

Location: Mankato, MN

Benefits

• Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• 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

The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.