Lead Controls Engineer – Microgrids & SCADA

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

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.