RO Technician

Rolls-Royce•Aiken, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Rolls-Royce, we take pride in being a business that has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and remain dedicated to driving progress forward; powering, safeguarding, and connecting people across the globe. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. This role involves the assembly and/or disassembly of MTU and other engines, systems, and components per specification. You will inspect and evaluate components for defects, recommend acceptance or rejection, and test products to validate functionality. The position requires analyzing test results, aligning components, and creating/implementing new processes, fixturing, and tooling. You will also inspect, rework, repair, and replace damaged parts, interpret blueprints and specification manuals, and use measuring instruments. Operating forklifts, cranes, and various mechanical and CNC machinery is also part of the role. Special projects and maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work area are expected. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Two years field service, mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience.
Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced operational ability and skill, as demonstrated by acquiring the points associated with Skilled Based Pay Competency Level 3
Skilled use of mechanical and electrical hand tools
Skilled use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
Knowledge in technical language and engineering terminology
Knowledge in the practical principles of electronics, physics, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Good factory representation, customer service and interpersonal skills
Good organizational, planning and follow up skills
Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills when problems are very complex
Good oral and written communication skills
Good knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants, and oils
Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lbs. range
Ability to use a PC and MS Office Suite
Experience with MTU engines and electronics
Experience in a large engine service industry
Experience in operating forklift trucks
Experience in rigging of weights up to 5 tons
Experience in report and service letter writing

Responsibilities

Assembly and/or disassembly of MTU and other engines, systems, and components per specification
Inspect and evaluate components for defects such as breakage and excessive wear based on specifications and drawings
Recommend core acceptance or rejection based on inspection and evaluation
Inspect, operate, and test products to validate functionality and conformance to specifications
Analyze and interpret test results obtained from inspections to diagnose equipment capabilities and next steps
Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists
Create and implement new processes, fixturing and tooling as needed
Inspect, rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies, following guidance based on component condition using machines, power tools and hand tools
Collect, read, and interpret disassembly and assembly blueprints and specification manuals, as well as plan disassembly, assembly or building operations
Verify and document conformance of parts to blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers
Operate forklifts, overhead and jib cranes safely to maneuver parts or equipment as needed
Perform appropriate SAP transactions for tracking and process compliance
Support Engineering and/or Quality to submit deviation request for out-of-scope repairs
Operate a variety of mechanical and CNC machinery including mills and lathes, but not limited to, Blanchard rotary surface grinder, balancing machine (turbos), crack testing equipment, Merlin injector tester and valve grinder
Perform special projects as needed and maintain flexibility on the job by providing support in other related areas
Maintain clean and orderly work areas and comply with safety regulations to help ensure a safe working environment
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.