Sr. Application Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay and discretionary bonus

Health

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

Health savings account

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Mankato, MN seeks a Sr. Applications Engineer to design, test, and optimize power-generation components and systems. You will interpret equations, analyze test data, and verify performance against specifications.

Travel up to 10% is expected; a relevant engineering degree with 5+ years of testing experience (or 9 years without a degree) is required. You will work with instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems, contributing to new product sizing and

Qualifications

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

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

Internal combustion engines

Engine testing

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

NI LabVIEW

PLC Programming

Networking (TCP/RS232/RS485/CANBus)

Job description

Title

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.

Equal Opportunity

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Work Environment

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.

Benefits

• base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• health
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• flexible spending account
• health savings account
• 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
• long-term incentive plan

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.

Pay Range

$98,566 - $160,169-Annually

Location

Mankato, MN