Testing Engineer Military Engines

Rolls-Royce•Aiken, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Testing Engineer of Military Engines is responsible for ensuring that Rolls-Royce has sufficient oversight for our products to meet business, customer and regulatory requirements. It covers engineers who are performing Development, Systems Engineering and Verification style roles. This is an integration role where the individual will work to enable all engineering teams through coaching and support to successfully develop robust, verified engineering solutions against robust validated customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field; or 7 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field.
Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time
Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range
Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends
U.S. Citizenship required as this position occasionally will be working under a government contract “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.”
Ability to travel 50-80% on short notice domestic and international

Nice To Haves

Excellent knowledge of the principles and complete operation of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology
Excellent experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle
Excellent experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines
Excellent knowledge of engine control units and their operation
Excellent work and time management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent project management skills.
Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
Experience with engine-specific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal processing and data management
Strong skills in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
Strong knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
Strong ability to adapt to new circumstances quickly
Strong knowledge, experience and skills in installing and repairing diesel engines – especially in confined spaces
Strong skills in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools
Very strong interpersonal skills
Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field
Knowledge of MTU, Daimler, and Detroit Diesel Controllers
Experience with ETAS INCA, MTU Diasys and Xentry
Knowledge of test cell automation systems
Experience working with authorities/military customers
MTU product knowledge
Experience in operating fork lift trucks
Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton
Proven ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment

Responsibilities

Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and if necessary, in the field. Focus is on diesel engines for military applications. Depending on the business situation, the same scope of work on commercial heavy-duty diesel engines is expected.
Develop, analyze and evaluate unique engineering solutions with consideration of factors such as system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emission regulations, customer requirements and cost.
Coordinate, support and perform commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles and early production units together with the customer and their sub-contractors with regards to our scope for applications including but not limited to wheeled/tracked military vehicles, mining equipment, marine, rail, and oil and gas.
Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for challenges occurring during the progress of the project.
Support customers in case of irregularities.
Support and troubleshoot field failures.
Facilitate communication between customer and different engineering groups.
Ability to read and understand controller wiring diagrams and integration including ability to make custom harnesses for vehicle and test benches.
Experience at CAN-Bus troubleshooting and monitoring.
Provide field support for After Sales and Applications departments whenever complex issues require engineering support.
Communicate and consult with Engineering and Design departments worldwide.
Provide support for production and train production staff whenever complex issues require engineering support.
Maintains daily record of work hours by job number for budgeting & auditing purposes
Document the preparation, execution and analysis of tasks performed according to highest engineering standards.
Manage, track and communicate project status and assist in managing project budget and project forecast.
Mentor and train less experienced engineers
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Promote a compliance culture and live the latter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
Perform special projects as required.

Benefits

health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
a flexible spending account
a health savings account
a 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
a long-term incentive plan