Associate Applications Engineer - Mechanical

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

HSA

401(k)

PTO & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Minnesota is seeking an Associate Applications Engineer – Mechanical to assist with integrating power generation equipment in customer projects. You will support design, documentation, and verification activities across internal teams and vendors to ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role involves designing walk-in enclosures, managing RFIs, reviewing diagrams and data sheets, and coordinating component procurement through production release.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or higher with related experience.
• Experience with generator sets, KPP, BESS, and related systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CAD tools, and engineering software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of enclosures, housing, and system requirements for generator sets and related systems.
• Support RFIs, review documents to meet client expectations and project docs.
• Verify drawings, diagrams, schematics, and data sheets for compliance.
• Research engineering standards, contracts, and proposals against MTU designs and vendor proposals.
• Prepare equipment specs and coordinate with vendors for procurement and release.

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

Parameter changes

Travel up to 10%

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

JD/PhD in Engineering

Tools

MS Office suite

BIM360

drafting tools

CAD software

SAP

Windchill

Creo

MS Project

engineering collaboration tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Application Engineer – Mechanical

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working location: Mankato, MN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

As the Associate Applications Engineer – Mechanical you will assist with the integration of power generation equipment in customer projects by supporting design, documentation, and verification activities. This role collaborates with internal teams and vendors to ensure compliance with industry standards and provides technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist with the design and development of walk-in enclosures, housing, and system requirements for generator sets, KPP, BESS, and related systems.
• Support the preparation, submission, and tracking of RFIs, and review C/D&E documents to ensure client expectations and project documentation are met.
• Assist in verifying manufacturing drawings, P&I diagrams, schematics, and data sheets for compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Research and analyze requirements from engineering standards, contracts, and proposals; review and compare customer specifications against MTU designs and vendor proposals.
• Support the preparation and finalization of equipment specifications, collaborate with internal teams for component procurement, and coordinate with vendors for production release.

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Engineering 2+ years of Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical engineering experience or related field, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering, OR
• JD/PhD in Engineering, OR

Preferred Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office suite, BIM360, drafting tools, CAD software, SAP, Windchill, Creo, MS Project, and engineering collaboration tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or OSHA30 certification.
• Hands‑on experience with control systems, PLC programming, and parameter changes.
• Experience working with reciprocating internal combustion engines and exhaust gas treatment systems.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by 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. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: August 21, 2026

Job Posting Date

30 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay Range

$66,306 - $107,747-Annually

Location

Mankato, MN

Benefits

• Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• Eligible employees may have the opportunity to 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.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.