Senior Test Engineer - Military Engines

Rolls-Royce; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Graniteville, SC seeks an engineer to coordinate and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support in dynamometer test cells, HiL/MiL setups, and in-field work. The role emphasizes military diesel engines with potential application to commercial heavy-duty engines.

Responsibilities include prototype testing, troubleshooting, and cross-functional coordination with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering with 3 years of engine testing experience or 7 years overall testing and calibrating combustion engines in dynamometer cells and in the field.
• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines, diesel engine technology and engine control units.
• Experience with engine instrumentation, data acquisition, signal processing and data management.
• Excellent project management, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support in a dynamometer test cell, HiL/MiL and field as needed.
• Develop engineering solutions considering reliability, emissions, costs and customer requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning and testing of prototype engines and early production units with customers and subcontractors.
• Provide field support, troubleshoot field failures and support production staff when needed.
• Read and interpret controller wiring diagrams, build harnesses and perform CAN-Bus troubleshooting.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and maintain safety and compliance.

Job description

• Location: Graniteville, SC, USA --- not elgible for remote work-- relocation assistance available.
• Full-time
• Position Type: Permanent

Job Description

• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and if necessary, in the field.
• Focus is on diesel engines for military applications. Depending on the business situation, the same scope of work on commercial heavy-duty diesel engines is expected.
• Develop, analyze and evaluate unique engineering solutions with consideration of factors such as system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emission regulations, customer requirements and cost.
• Coordinate, support and perform commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles and early production units together with the customer and their sub-contractors with regards to our scope for applications including but not limited to wheeled/tracked military vehicles, mining equipment, marine, rail, and oil and gas.
• Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for challenges occurring during the progress of the project.
• Support customers in case of irregularities. Support and troubleshoot field failures.
• Facilitate communication between customer and different engineering groups.
• Ability to read and understand controller wiring diagrams and integration including ability to make custom harnesses for vehicle and test benches. Experience at CAN-Bus troubleshooting and monitoring.
• Provide field support for After Sales and Applications departments whenever complex issues require engineering support.
• Communicate and consult with Engineering and Design departments worldwide.
• Provide support for production and train production staff whenever complex issues require engineering support.
• Maintains daily record of work hours by job number for budgeting & auditing purposes
• Document the preparation, execution and analysis of tasks performed according to highest engineering standards.
• Manage, track and communicate project status and assist in managing project budget and project forecast.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Promote a compliance culture and live the latter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field; or 7 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles and complete operation of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology
• Excellent experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle
• Excellent experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines
• Excellent knowledge of engine control units and their operation
• Experience with engine-specific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal processing and data management
• Strong skills in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Very strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent work and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range
• Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends
• U.S. Citizenship required as this position occasionally will be working under a government contract
• Ability to travel 50-80% on short notice domestic and international
• Strong ability to adapt to new circumstances quickly

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field
• Knowledge of MTU, Daimler, and Detroit Diesel Controllers
• Experience with ETAS INCA, MTU Diasys and Xentry
• Knowledge of test cell automation systems
• Experience working with authorities/military customers
• MTU product knowledge
• Experience in operating fork lift trucks
• Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton
• Strong knowledge, experience and skills in installing and repairing diesel engines - especially in confined spaces
• Proven ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment
• Strong skills in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools

Additional Information

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