Sr. Controls Engineer

Rolls-Royce • Mankato, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for designing, developing, programming of controls and automation systems for power generation, utility, and microgrid applications. The role involves integrating Electrical systems and industrial communication systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation of diesel generators, and distributed energy assets.

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 engineering and 5 years of experience in Genset manufacturing or similar industry; or 9 years of relevant experience
• Ability to travel 10% to customer and manufactures sites

Nice To Haves

• Experience in programming using PLC and structure text programming, scripted languages, Boolean/digital logic, etc.
• Experience using device communication such as TCP-IP, Modbus, OPC UA and CAN bus

Responsibilities

• Be the architect for control system platforms
• Leverage global knowledge base to support R&D developments and customized deployments
• Design interfaces between various proprietary hardware (ECU’s, Gen control panels, PLC’s, HMI’s)
• Develop special customer applications with MTU controls system
• Design controls system for R&D programs
• Interface electrical and mechanical applications and systems with the MTU controls system
• Work directly with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues
• Specify, design, validate, and maintain MTU control systems
• Hardware responsibilities: voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLC’s, and other protective relays
• Work within a global electrical engineering organization and co-ordinate with global team in respective projects
• Assist all areas of company with controls related issues
• Devise strategic plans for problem resolutions using facts and gathered data
• Involve in development and validation of special customer projects and as required.

Benefits

• base pay
• discretionary bonus plan
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• disability insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior