Control System Architect
About The Position
The Control Systems Architect is a technical expert responsible for leading the design, configuration, implementation, and support of complex customized control platforms for combinations of diesel generator sets, gas generator sets, energy storage systems, and other power products in the RRSA portfolio. The role involves substantial client interaction and coordination with product R&D and custom engineering teams in Augsburg, Liege, Friedrichshafen, and Mankato to develop controls solutions driven by market demand. The position coordinates control-system architectures and configurations for paralleled power-system projects, ensuring they meet client objectives while making use of RRSA portfolio products. It serves as a technical authority for specifications, design, test-script authoring, and design validation, and as a subject-matter expert coordinating control-system maintenance and troubleshooting for complex power-generation solutions. The role supports Sales, Research & Development, Production, After-sales/Service, and global client discussions, including with hyperscale datacenter customers. It also provides technical leadership for Project Specific Business—Diesel, Gas, and Kinetic Power Packs—to align global strategies for client platforms with identical or similar installations worldwide. The position follows standard engineering principles and practices, company ERP procedures and quality systems, and applicable HSE procedures and work instructions. It also promotes compliance and adherence to the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct, and may perform special projects and related duties as assigned. The role is based in Mankato, Minnesota, and requires business travel of 30%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering.
- Seven years of control-system design and engineering experience.
- Experience paralleling generator sets via electronic controls.
- Knowledge of SEP2, DNP3, or SunSpec Modbus communications protocols.
- Authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
- Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (30%).
Nice To Haves
- Experience programming ancillary equipment for industrial applications, such as cooling modules, chillers, and fans.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, line diagrams, ladder diagrams, point-to-point diagrams, and shop drawings.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office 365 and ERP systems such as SAP or JDE.
- Service or test experience.
- Genset control software experience.
- SEL AcSELerator software experience.
- B&R Automation Studio experience.
- Knowledge of power-generation and distribution systems, including grid-interconnection requirements and controls for island and microgrid solutions.
- Excellent analytical abilities and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather facts and draw conclusions quickly in complex situations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate development of control-system architectures and configurations that meet client objectives for paralleled power-system projects while leveraging products in the RRSA portfolio.
- Serve as technical expert for formal specifications, design, test-script authoring, and design validation.
- Coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting of control systems for complex power-generation solutions as a subject-matter expert.
- Support Sales, Research & Development, Production, and After-sales/Service, and maintain dialogue with clients globally, including hyperscale datacenter customers.
- Lead control-systems technical work for Project Specific Business—Diesel, Gas, and Kinetic Power Packs—to align global strategies on client platforms with identical or similar installations worldwide.
- Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices.
- Follow ERP procedures under the company quality system.
- Follow applicable HSE procedures and work instructions associated with facility or project mandates.
- Promote a compliance culture and uphold the letter and spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
- Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
- Travel for business trips, approximately 30%.
Benefits
- Base pay and discretionary bonus plan.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Time Off.
- Certain paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family care leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Long-term incentive plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
