Sr. Application Engineer

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Mankato, MN seeks a Sr. Applications Engineer to lead testing and validation of power generation components and subsystems. You will size and select subsystems, review performance data, and contribute to new product design through rigorous analysis and reporting.

Travel up to 10% is expected. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of testing experience in automotive or mechanical/electrical systems, plus expertise in instrumentation, data acquisition, and signal processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in testing mechanical and electrical systems.
• Willingness to travel 10% domestically and internationally as needed.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Specify, size, and select subsystem components for power systems designs according to Engineering Guidelines.
• Test and validate top level power systems as well as sub-level power system components.
• Contribute toward design of new product via product sizing and selection.
• Review and verify product performance via testing.
• Assess reliability performance of product versus requirement.
• Post-process test data and develop engineering reports.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink

NI LabVIEW

PLC Programming

Networking TCP/RS232/RS485/CANBus

Data acquisition systems

Engine instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

NI LabVIEW

CANBus

Job description

## Sr. Application EngineerApply: Mankato: Full time: Posted Today: JR6155084## **Job Description****Title: Sr. Applications Engineer***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 performs engineering work related to researching, designing, and testing components, or subsystems used in the field of power generation. This position must be able to interpret and calculate equations efficiently and effectively, along with identifying trends or root cause based on test data. The focus of this position is primarily on the development of power generation systems.**Key Accountabilities:*** Specify, size, and select subsystem components for power systems designs according to Engineering Guidelines* Test and validate top level power systems as well as sub-level power system components* Contribute toward design of new product via product sizing and selection* Review and verify product performance via testing* Assess reliability performance of product versus requirement* Post-process test data and develop engineering reports**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 the field of Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in testing mechanical and electrical systems, OR* In lieu of a degree, at least 9 years’ experience in testing and validating power generation systems or combustion engines.* Willingness to travel 10% domestically and internationally as needed.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Exceptional understanding of internal combustion and diesel engine technology, including heat transfer and thermodynamic principles.* Extensive experience in engine and system component testing to specified standards.* Advanced knowledge with engine instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal processing, and data management.* Preferred experience with: Matlbab\\Simulink, NI Labview, PLC Programming, Networking (TCP, RS232, RS485, CANBus)* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills, with proven ability to work in teams and adapt quickly to new circumstances.Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.# CLOENG## **Job Posting Date**22 Oct 2026; 00:10 ## **Pay Range**Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $98,566 - $160,169-Annually**Location:**Mankato, MN**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.**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.****Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.**