Associate Service Technician

Rolls-Royce plc; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is seeking an entry-level Associate Service Technician to support service, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of mtu engines at customer sites across North America and internationally. This role offers extensive field exposure and hands-on opportunities to build expertise in marine propulsion and power systems.

The position requires a two-year mechanical trade school diploma or related Associate degree or equivalent field experience, and travel 70–100% of the time.

Qualifications

• Two-year mechanical trade school diploma or Associate's degree in Engineering, or two or more years of hands-on field service experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident and authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engine operation and engine controls is preferred.
• Experience with mtu engines and electronics or comparable diesel power systems is preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and rigging loads up to 1 ton is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the service, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of mtu engines, propulsion systems, and electronic controls.
• Analyze technical data, inspect parts for conformance to specification, instrument propulsion systems, and support engine commissioning and acceptance testing in the field.
• Travel domestically and internationally 70–100% of the time to customer sites across North America and beyond.
• Plan and prepare for each assignment, assess and scope work to ensure deadlines are met, and maintain logs and test data.

Education

Two-year mechanical trade school diploma / Associate degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Service Technician Working Pattern: Full-Time Working location: Working from Home US Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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

The Associate Service Technician is an entry-level field technical role supporting the service, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of mtu engines, propulsion systems, and electronic controls at customer sites across North America and internationally. Working alongside senior technicians and service engineers, this role provides hands‑on technical support, from pre-job planning and parts preparation through commissioning, customer training, and detailed post-job reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled early-career technician to build deep expertise in marine propulsion and power systems while developing customer-facing skills in a high-travel, high-impact field environment. The main area of responsibility for the Associate Service Technician would be customer sites located in Alabama and Mississippi/the Gulf Coast region of the United States.

What you will be doing

Assist in the service, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of mtu engines, propulsion systems, and electronic controls, analyze technical data, inspect parts for conformance to specification, instrument propulsion systems, and support engine commissioning and acceptance testing in the field. Travel domestically and internationally 70–100% of the time, often on short notice, this is a field-based role with the majority of time spent at customer sites across North America and beyond. The main area of responsibility at this time is Alabama and Mississippi/Gulf Coast within the United States due to the location of customer sites. Plan and prepare for every assignment, assess and scope work to ensure deadlines are met, request all necessary parts and tools in advance, and maintain accurate mtu engine, vessel, and equipment logs throughout each job. Create thorough technical documentation, write detailed job completion reports and service letters, record daily activities and test data, and contribute input to updates of service manuals and bulletins in collaboration with product groups. Support customers and colleagues, demonstrate safe operation, maintenance, and shutdown procedures to customers, provide technical assistance to other service personnel, and represent Rolls‑Royce Power Systems professionally in all customer interactions.

Basic Requirements:

• Two-year mechanical trade school diploma or Associate's degree in Engineering, or a related field, OR Two or more years of hands-on field service, mechanical, or electrical troubleshooting on diesel engines experience in lieu of a degree

In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. 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.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engine operation, including engine troubleshooting, instrumentation, and electronic engine controls.
• Demonstrated ability to use mechanical, electrical, measurement, and testing tools, and to operate machine shop equipment used for cleaning, testing, or fabricating parts.
• Experience working with mtu engines and electronics, or comparable diesel power systems in a marine, industrial, or Oil & Gas service environment.
• Experience operating forklifts and rigging loads up to 1 ton in a field or shop environment, a practical advantage for field assignments involving heavy equipment handling.

Mental & Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to lift, push, and pull weights in the 20–60 lb range.
• Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and enter confined spaces as required by field service tasks.

Power Systems

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 digitalization 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Closing date:

October 8, 2026

Job Posting Date

21 Sept 2026; 00:09

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $27.57 - $41.35-Hourly Location: Working from home US

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

Other Information

The Business Unit Power Systems 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 even cleaner and smarter and thus 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 clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. At the heart of our business is the unrivalled dedication and technical expertise of our people. To support them we provide an environment of caring and belonging where everyone is themselves and supports each other. Discover how you can contribute your unique skills to our dynamic team. We invite you to keep track of any applications and explore our exciting career opportunities. Thank you for considering a rewarding career with us where your talent and passion matter. Our vacancies are always up to date. Once a vacancy has been filled, the advertisement will be removed from our website. You can find further information regarding your application in our FAQ section.