Sr. Application Engineer - Electrical

Rolls-Royce•Mankato, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance. 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. 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. At the heart of our business is the unrivalled dedication and technical expertise of our people. To support them we provide an environment of caring and belonging where everyone is themselves and supports each other. Discover how you can contribute your unique skills to our dynamic team. We invite you to keep track of any applications and explore our exciting career opportunities. Thank you for considering a rewarding career with us where your talent and passion matter.

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%.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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