Sr. Application Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Sr. Applications Engineer in Mankato, MN to drive power-generation system development. You’ll interpret equations, analyze test data, and contribute to design validation and reliability assessments.

Applicants should have a degree in engineering with 5+ years of testing experience or 9+ years without a degree, and be willing to travel. A strong background in engine instrumentation and data handling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years or 9+ years experience in testing power systems.
• Willingness to travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Specify, size, and select subsystems for power system designs per guidelines.
• Test and validate top-level and sub-level power system components.
• Contribute to new product design via sizing and selection.
• Review and verify product performance through testing.
• Assess reliability against requirements and post-process data into reports.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure robust power system development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Engine testing

Data acquisition

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

9+ years experience without degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

NI LabVIEW

PLC Programming

Networking (TCP/RS232/RS485/CANBus)

Instrumentation & data management

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.

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.

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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.