Sr. Applications Engineer - Electrical

Rolls-Royce; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, L&

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Minnesota is seeking a Sr. Applications Engineer – Electrical to lead electrical engineering work for integrating power generation equipment in direct account customer projects.

You will coordinate with R&D and engineering teams in Fernich and Mankato, acting as the primary engineering POC for assigned accounts and ensuring design compliance with specifications. The role requires strong client interaction, travel up to 30%, and a hands-on leadership approach with expertise in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5 years of electrical engineering experience (design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing) or 9 years of experience in related roles.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for business trips.

Responsibilities

• Manage project design and development for new or existing products.
• Act as technical authority for one key direct account and primary engineering POC for RRSA design activities.
• Oversee design of generator set control systems, wiring harnesses, schematics, data sheets and related drawings.
• Verify drawings and documents for compliance with specifications.
• Prepare and finalize equipment specifications for major electrical equipment.
• Review customer specs against MTU designs and vendor proposals for compliance or deviations.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Client interaction

Leadership

Reading diagrams

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SAP

Windchill

OSHA30

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD Electrical

Programming PLD

MS Office

SAP

Windchill

Job description

Job Description

Sr. Applications Engineer – Electrical

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing Electrical engineering work related to the integration of power generation equipment in direct account customer projects within the Project Systems Engineering team. The position requires high levels of client interactions, coordination with product R&D and custom engineering teams within Friedrichshafen and Mankato, and continuously supporting the Project Systems Execution team.

Key Accountabilities

• Manages project design and development for new or existing products.
• Serves as the technical authority over one key direct account, supporting the primary project manager over the same key direct account, and is the primary engineering POC for all RRSA design activities associated with this one key direct account.
• Overseas and provides appropriate levels of guidance on design and development of generator set control systems, wiring harnesses, electrical diagrams, electronic engine systems, automatic voltage regulators, transformers, heaters, distribution panels, motor controls, protective relays, LV & MV paralleling switchgear, and any other electrical aspects of products.
• Verifies and confirms manufacturer's wiring drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, data sheets and similar drawings for compliance with design specifications.
• Research and analyze requirements from various engineering standards, contracts, and proposal documents.
• Ensures that engineering calculations and drawings in accordance with applicable electrical codes, contract requirements, while utilizing industry standard/MTU adopted symbology and naming conventions
• Prepare and finalize equipment specifications for major electrical equipment.
• Select effective design concepts and fundamental technology for new products or improvement of existing products
• Review and compare customer specifications against MTU designs and equipment vendor proposals to formally identify categorization of comply, deviate, or exempt for client review & approval ahead of any design freezes.
• Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices.
• Responsible for following the ERP procedures per the company’s quality system.
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required

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 Electrical Engineering and 5 years of electrical engineering experience with design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing engineering; or 9 years of electrical engineering experience with design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing engineering.
• Willingness to travel for business trips up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent applied knowledge about Diesel and Gas reciprocating engines and AC Power Systems.
• Excellent organization, planning and follow-up skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret general procedures and speak fluent English.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with multiple cultures and client types.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret line diagrams, ladder diagrams, and point-to-point diagrams
• Excellent ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent computer Skills: AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD electrical, Programming (Programmable Logic Devices), MS Office.
• Service/or Test experience
• Computer Skills: SAP / Windchill
• OSHA30 certificate

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

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.

Job Posting Date

04 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

$90,985 - $147,850-Annually

Location

Mankato, MN

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.