Sr. Application Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 98,566 - 160,169; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in the United States is seeking a Sr. Applications Engineer to develop, test, and validate power generation systems. You will interpret equations, analyze test data, and identify root causes while focusing on system development.

Responsibilities include selecting components, testing full systems, and contributing to new product design. Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally is required; a strong background in engine tech and instrumentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years testing mechanical/electrical systems, or 9+ years testing power generation systems.
• Willingness to travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Specify, size, and select subsystem components for power systems designs.
• Test and validate top level and sub-level power system components.
• Contribute to design of new products via sizing/selection.
• Review and verify product performance through testing.
• Assess reliability versus requirements.
• Post-process test data and develop engineering reports.

Skills

Power systems testing

Engine instrumentation

Data acquisition

Thermodynamics

Education

Bachelor’s in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

9+ years testing experience (power generation) without degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

NI LabVIEW

PLC Programming

Networking (TCP/IP, RS232, RS485, CANBus)

Job description

Sr. Applications Engineer

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.

Pay 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.

• 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
• 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.

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.