Controls Engineer Specialist

Rolls-Royce•Mankato, MN

4d•$114,400 - $185,900

About The Position

The Controls Engineer Specialist is a technical expert and lead in researching, designing, and developing new products and control-system interfaces for system operation. The role also leads software development for sustainable solutions, including microgrids, battery containers, and fuel cells. The specialist designs, specifies, validates, and maintains MTU control systems and related hardware, develops customer applications and R&D controls systems, and collaborates with a global electrical engineering organization and controls and governor manufacturers. The position is based in Mankato, Minnesota, and requires willingness to travel for business trips (20%). The role supports power generation and distribution systems and interfaces MTU hardware—including engine control units, control panels, and PLCs—with balance-of-plant systems such as switchgear and power distribution. The position assists company teams with controls-related issues and contributes to the development and validation of special customer projects. Rolls-Royce describes its workplace as welcoming and innovative, with opportunities for employees to grow their careers and contribute.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 7 years of electrical/controls or electronics engineering experience, or 11 years of electrical/controls or electronics engineering experience.
Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (20%).

Nice To Haves

Excellent technical knowledge of control systems for gas- and diesel-fueled power generation systems for continuous, standby, and mission-critical applications, including switchgear, transformer stations/substations, grid interconnections, and controls for island and microgrid solutions.
Excellent knowledge of power generation and distribution systems.
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather facts and draw conclusions in complex situations.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, line diagrams, ladder diagrams, point-to-point diagrams, and shop drawings.
Ability to work independently and effectively with others.
Strong organization, planning, and follow-up skills.
Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
Computer skills in AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Electrical, programmable logic device programming, MS Office, and Bluebeam Revu.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture for control-system platforms and an HMI multi-touchscreen development platform for generator panels and SCADA cabinets.
Lead development of controller software for sustainable solutions such as microgrids, battery containers, and fuel cells.
Manage specifications for interfaces between MTU hardware (ECUs, control panels, and PLCs) and balance-of-plant systems, including switchgear and power distribution systems, globally.
Develop special customer applications using MTU control systems.
Design control systems for R&D programs.
Interface electrical and mechanical applications and systems with the MTU control system.
Work with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues.
Specify, design, validate, and maintain MTU control systems.
Address hardware including voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLCs, and other protective relays.
Coordinate with the global electrical engineering team on projects.
Assist company teams with controls-related issues.
Develop strategic plans to resolve problems using facts and gathered data.
Participate in development and validation of special customer projects as required.