Senior Diesel Applications Engineer – Engine & Controls

Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Rogers Machinery Company, Inc. seeks a Diesel Application Engineer to deliver advanced diesel engine system integration solutions for OEM diesel applications within complex industrial equipment.

Responsibilities include installation, calibration basics, CANbus and ECM/ECU integration, and project management to meet customer needs. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure proper engine-system matching, configure installation documents, validate performance, and support production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering; BSME preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in diesel applications, system integration, or related mechanical/electrical design.
• Strong understanding of diesel engine performance, duty cycles, and system-level operation.
• Hands-on experience with integration of diesel subsystems (cooling, fuel, exhaust/after treatment, intake, lubrication, and electrical/controls).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 10% to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Define product scope via sales order, rough sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Develop and validate engine-to-system integration layouts, including cooling, intake, exhaust/aftertreatment, fuel, lubrication, and control systems.
• Ensure diesel engines are properly matched to driven equipment, considering power curves, duty cycles, load requirements, and environmental conditions.
• Develop and manage installation documents, electrical schematics, and validation procedures.
• Expertise in diesel control systems, including ECM/ECU calibration basics, CANbus communication, J1939 protocols, and system diagnostics.
• Integrate engine control modules (ECM/ECU) with machine-level control systems, including CANbus communication, safety interlocks, and operational logic.
• Conduct system-level performance analysis, verifying thermal management, vibration, and acoustics meet design criteria.
• Emissions regulations knowledge (EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, CARB) and certification testing.
• System-level troubleshooting of engine operation within the equipment, including load response, transient performance, and fault detection.
• Manage BOMs, validation reports, and compliance requirements on diesel-powered products.
• Support design release process, submittals, certification testing, and production release.
• Lead customer-facing project management efforts aligned with sales order timelines.
• Coordinate and manage simultaneous projects, sustaining and new product development.
• Act as a diesel ambassador by defining and promoting diesel system integration best practices.

Skills

Diesel applications

System integration

CAD modeling

Controls & electronics

Communication

Travel up to 10%

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

CREO CAD

Windchill

Job description

Rogers Machinery Company, Inc. seeks a Diesel Application Engineer to deliver advanced diesel engine system integration solutions for OEM diesel applications within complex industrial equipment.

Responsibilities include installation, calibration basics, CANbus and ECM/ECU integration, and project management to meet customer needs. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure proper engine-system matching, configure installation documents, validate performance, and support production