Controls Engineer Specialist

Rolls-Royce; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls‑Royce is seeking aControls Engineer Specialist in the United States to lead the architecture of control system platforms and HMIs for MTU-based generator and power systems. You will drive software development for sustainable solutions globally, coordinating with electrical engineers and manufacturers.

The role requires a strong background in control systems, leadership, and a willingness to travel up to 20% for business opportunities across international projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering is required.
• 7 years of electrical/controls or electronics engineering experience, or 11 years equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for business trips.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for control system platforms and HMI/touchscreen development for generator-related panels and SCADA cabinets.
• Act as technical lead for controller software development for sustainable solutions (e.g., Microgrids, Battery Containers, Fuel Cells).
• Define interfaces between MTU hardware and balance-of-plant systems on a global scale.
• Develop special customer applications with MTU control systems.
• Design controls for R&D programs and interface with electrical/mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues.

Skills

Control systems

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD Electrical

Programmable Logic Controllers

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Job Description

Title: Controls Engineer Specialist

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 a technical expert leading position in the researching, designing, and development of new products and interfacing the control systems related to systems operation. As well as being a lead for the development of software for sustainable solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Be the lead architect for both control system platforms and HMI multi touchscreen development platform generator panel and SCADA cabinets.
• Be the technical lead for development of controller software development for sustainable solutions like Microgrids, Battery Containers and Fuel Cells.
• Manage the specification of interfaces between MTU hardware (ECU’s, control panels, PLC’s) and the balance of plant systems such as switchgear and power distribution systems on a global level.
• Develop special customer applications with MTU controls system.
• Design controls system for R&D programs.
• Interface electrical and mechanical applications and systems with the MTU controls system.
• Work directly with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues.
• Specify, design, validate, and maintain MTU control systems.
• Hardware responsibilities: voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLC’s, and other protective relays.
• Work within a global electrical engineering organization and coordinate with global team in respective projects.
• Assist all areas of company with controls related issues.
• Devise strategic plans for problem resolutions using facts and gathered data.
• Involve in development and validation of special customer projects and as required.

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 Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 7 years of electrical/controls or electronics engineering experience; or 11 years of electrical/controls or electronics engineering experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (20%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent technical knowledge of control systems for gas and diesel fueled power generation systems for continuous, standby and mission critical applications including subsystems such as switchgear, transformer stations / substations, grid interconnections and controls for island and microgrid solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of power generation and distribution systems.
• Excellent analytical abilities and creative problem‑solving skills to quickly gather facts and draw conclusions when situations are extremely complex.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, line diagrams, ladder diagrams, point‑to‑point diagrams and shop drawings.
• Excellent ability to work independently and effectively with others.
• Excellent organization, planning and follow‑up skills.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Strong computer skills: AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD electrical, programming (Programmable Logic Devices), MS Office and Bluebeam Revu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.